Should Oregon Fireworks Regulations Be Changed?
Daniel's Political Musings posted an interesting question the day after the 4th of July, 2007. He asked, "Is it time for comprehensive firework reform in Oregon?"
Fair question, I think, to which I added my voice when others were talking about their freedoms to do as they will without interference or bureaucratic safety measures:
"I'm thinking regulating fireworks should be like setting speed limits.
We don't drive fast in neighborhoods because it puts people (and pets) at risk; fireworks used at home should be the benign and safe kind (yeah, and boring) because of where they are used--homes and neighborhoods shared with others.
Some folks and pets are sound sensitive; some people have to get up early for work. These beings might not share your house, but do share the neighborhood.
We do--I hope--live in a civil society where the needs of the community are sometimes put ahead of need for speed and loud-flashing-banging-screaming fireworks.
You want speed? Go to the racetrack. You want cool fireworks? Go to Fort Vancouver."
5 comments:
I come to be thankful to you for the work that you have developed in yours blogue and to desire good vacations to you.
Agree, agree
Hello Deb,
Thanks so much for dropping by and found my blog.
I do agree with you. This fireworks is really dangerous. I got friends & relatives back in the Philippines died due to fireworks.
Job well done. Hope you had a wonderful day & blissful week ahead.
Hi Deb,
Thanks for visiting my blog. I live in a forested area, and fireworks, especially in July, are scary. They can too easily start a forest fire that would burn more than trees.
If we want to see fireworks on the Fourth, we go to the display put on in town by the local Eagles lodge. They do a really good job, and safely.!
Agreed!
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