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Earlier: JohnJ wrote: control the use of fireworks IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows. My parents and a few friends are organising a fundraising fireworks night at my college, we are making it a large event with lots of fun stuff to do, we have banned sparklers and instead brought in glow-lamps and stuff like that to sell to the kids. The actual fireworks are being run by a professional company we are paying for the night. And the bonfire will have a team feeding it and making sure its safe. There is no need to have your own fireworks at home when you can enjoy them in a controlled environment with much more spectacular displays, and a cheaper price. Here are the western governments saying how they are cracking down on terrorism, when you can buy enough explosives for a small war for £20 from your local newsagents/corner-shop. They think by making it 18's and older allowed to buy them, but it hasn't stopped under-18's drinking has it? For the last 3 weeks I've been woken up by kids letting off fireworks at 1-2am. Last night my dog was in such a state of fright/panic that we had to lock her in the study to prevent her doing harm to herself or another member of the family. Also, we see clips on the news about kids putting fireworks through letterboxes, in post boxes and in phone booths and blowing them up. Its criminal but for some reason [edit]we are allowed to buy fireworks because[/edit] 'its traditional therefore Ok'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Agreed. For about a week leading up to July 4th, the Mexican families around here set off firecrackers in the street. A couple of times I've looked out and it's been all children, not an adult in sight to provide supervision. :mad: --Mike-- Ericahist [updated Oct 26] | CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | Homepage | RightClick-Encrypt | 1ClickPicGrabber "That probably would've sounded more commanding if I wasn't wearing my yummy sushi pajamas." -- Buffy
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Agreed. For about a week leading up to July 4th, the Mexican families around here set off firecrackers in the street. A couple of times I've looked out and it's been all children, not an adult in sight to provide supervision. :mad: --Mike-- Ericahist [updated Oct 26] | CP SearchBar v2.0.2 | Homepage | RightClick-Encrypt | 1ClickPicGrabber "That probably would've sounded more commanding if I wasn't wearing my yummy sushi pajamas." -- Buffy
Michael Dunn wrote: Mexican families around here set off firecrackers in the street. They were probably attempting to start a revolution. On a serious note, yes I agree and imagine July 4th is a similar story. What I really don't get is that they set off fireworks at christmas...and every other bloody holiday. Whats the point? Are we a society of pyromaniacs?
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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Earlier: JohnJ wrote: control the use of fireworks IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows. My parents and a few friends are organising a fundraising fireworks night at my college, we are making it a large event with lots of fun stuff to do, we have banned sparklers and instead brought in glow-lamps and stuff like that to sell to the kids. The actual fireworks are being run by a professional company we are paying for the night. And the bonfire will have a team feeding it and making sure its safe. There is no need to have your own fireworks at home when you can enjoy them in a controlled environment with much more spectacular displays, and a cheaper price. Here are the western governments saying how they are cracking down on terrorism, when you can buy enough explosives for a small war for £20 from your local newsagents/corner-shop. They think by making it 18's and older allowed to buy them, but it hasn't stopped under-18's drinking has it? For the last 3 weeks I've been woken up by kids letting off fireworks at 1-2am. Last night my dog was in such a state of fright/panic that we had to lock her in the study to prevent her doing harm to herself or another member of the family. Also, we see clips on the news about kids putting fireworks through letterboxes, in post boxes and in phone booths and blowing them up. Its criminal but for some reason [edit]we are allowed to buy fireworks because[/edit] 'its traditional therefore Ok'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Jonny Newman wrote: IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows.:jig: I suppose this is a UK problem, which will bore those who don't live here, but its no longer a diverting entertainment here. Instead its a menace that causes disruption from October to January. Take a look at these links culled from BBC News Online since September[^] Like Jonny Newman I have a dog that goes mad when there is a nearby or not so nearby bang, not to mention the growing Liverpool habit of blowing up phone boxes with the damn things:omg: I'm dead against the "Nanny State" but this has gone mad and needs stopping now because each year it get worse, flog the little b*st*rds who let them off to cause disruption:mad::wtf::mad: JohnJ falls of soapbox and goes to eat:-D John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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Michael Dunn wrote: Mexican families around here set off firecrackers in the street. They were probably attempting to start a revolution. On a serious note, yes I agree and imagine July 4th is a similar story. What I really don't get is that they set off fireworks at christmas...and every other bloody holiday. Whats the point? Are we a society of pyromaniacs?
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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Earlier: JohnJ wrote: control the use of fireworks IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows. My parents and a few friends are organising a fundraising fireworks night at my college, we are making it a large event with lots of fun stuff to do, we have banned sparklers and instead brought in glow-lamps and stuff like that to sell to the kids. The actual fireworks are being run by a professional company we are paying for the night. And the bonfire will have a team feeding it and making sure its safe. There is no need to have your own fireworks at home when you can enjoy them in a controlled environment with much more spectacular displays, and a cheaper price. Here are the western governments saying how they are cracking down on terrorism, when you can buy enough explosives for a small war for £20 from your local newsagents/corner-shop. They think by making it 18's and older allowed to buy them, but it hasn't stopped under-18's drinking has it? For the last 3 weeks I've been woken up by kids letting off fireworks at 1-2am. Last night my dog was in such a state of fright/panic that we had to lock her in the study to prevent her doing harm to herself or another member of the family. Also, we see clips on the news about kids putting fireworks through letterboxes, in post boxes and in phone booths and blowing them up. Its criminal but for some reason [edit]we are allowed to buy fireworks because[/edit] 'its traditional therefore Ok'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
And maybe while we're at it we can ban: Crows - they scare my cat and what's up with all that crowing? Chocolate - The current generation of kids are way too fat. If enough parents of fat kids could just get together and get it banned by the govt. maybe the lives of their children could be saved. Everyone knows that a parent is completely powerless over the evil axis of chocolate, candy and skateboards. Clocks - Way too many accidents are caused by clocks showing that a person is late for an appointment causing them to drive way too fast. These dangerous devices are irresponsibly placed everywhere. Fun - Yes, sadly but truly, it seems that no one has quite managed to get the govt. to ban having fun yet, but maybe if the right party could get elected we might be able to get a law passed or something. (Mussolini would have been able to stand up to fun) It's just too dangerous having people capering around enjoying themselves. If they were home in bed they'd be much safer. Home in bed, die in bed, that's the spirit!
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Jonny Newman wrote: IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows.:jig: I suppose this is a UK problem, which will bore those who don't live here, but its no longer a diverting entertainment here. Instead its a menace that causes disruption from October to January. Take a look at these links culled from BBC News Online since September[^] Like Jonny Newman I have a dog that goes mad when there is a nearby or not so nearby bang, not to mention the growing Liverpool habit of blowing up phone boxes with the damn things:omg: I'm dead against the "Nanny State" but this has gone mad and needs stopping now because each year it get worse, flog the little b*st*rds who let them off to cause disruption:mad::wtf::mad: JohnJ falls of soapbox and goes to eat:-D John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
JohnJ wrote: Liverpool habit *cough* I hope you have some backing behind that statement. We are not the only place that this goes on in. Again, Liverpool is not crime capital, but for some reason we have the reputation. Luton for example is a far rougher place than Liverpool, and they arn't even a city. I wish the stereotypes and preconceptions would just end.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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And maybe while we're at it we can ban: Crows - they scare my cat and what's up with all that crowing? Chocolate - The current generation of kids are way too fat. If enough parents of fat kids could just get together and get it banned by the govt. maybe the lives of their children could be saved. Everyone knows that a parent is completely powerless over the evil axis of chocolate, candy and skateboards. Clocks - Way too many accidents are caused by clocks showing that a person is late for an appointment causing them to drive way too fast. These dangerous devices are irresponsibly placed everywhere. Fun - Yes, sadly but truly, it seems that no one has quite managed to get the govt. to ban having fun yet, but maybe if the right party could get elected we might be able to get a law passed or something. (Mussolini would have been able to stand up to fun) It's just too dangerous having people capering around enjoying themselves. If they were home in bed they'd be much safer. Home in bed, die in bed, that's the spirit!
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And maybe while we're at it we can ban: Crows - they scare my cat and what's up with all that crowing? Chocolate - The current generation of kids are way too fat. If enough parents of fat kids could just get together and get it banned by the govt. maybe the lives of their children could be saved. Everyone knows that a parent is completely powerless over the evil axis of chocolate, candy and skateboards. Clocks - Way too many accidents are caused by clocks showing that a person is late for an appointment causing them to drive way too fast. These dangerous devices are irresponsibly placed everywhere. Fun - Yes, sadly but truly, it seems that no one has quite managed to get the govt. to ban having fun yet, but maybe if the right party could get elected we might be able to get a law passed or something. (Mussolini would have been able to stand up to fun) It's just too dangerous having people capering around enjoying themselves. If they were home in bed they'd be much safer. Home in bed, die in bed, that's the spirit!
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I support two teams: the Canucks and whoever is playing the Leafs!I suppose you are happy to let your 5 year old play on their own with explosives too?
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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JohnJ wrote: Liverpool habit *cough* I hope you have some backing behind that statement. We are not the only place that this goes on in. Again, Liverpool is not crime capital, but for some reason we have the reputation. Luton for example is a far rougher place than Liverpool, and they arn't even a city. I wish the stereotypes and preconceptions would just end.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Jonny Newman wrote: *cough* I hope you have some backing behind that statement. Here you go[^];P I might live in North Wales now but I was born in Liverpool & lived/worked on the Wirral/Merseyside for most of my life before fleeing to a quieter less crime/drug ridden place.:-D Also the only good TV signal here brings in the North West local news rather than the Wales local news, so I see the pictures :( John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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And maybe while we're at it we can ban: Crows - they scare my cat and what's up with all that crowing? Chocolate - The current generation of kids are way too fat. If enough parents of fat kids could just get together and get it banned by the govt. maybe the lives of their children could be saved. Everyone knows that a parent is completely powerless over the evil axis of chocolate, candy and skateboards. Clocks - Way too many accidents are caused by clocks showing that a person is late for an appointment causing them to drive way too fast. These dangerous devices are irresponsibly placed everywhere. Fun - Yes, sadly but truly, it seems that no one has quite managed to get the govt. to ban having fun yet, but maybe if the right party could get elected we might be able to get a law passed or something. (Mussolini would have been able to stand up to fun) It's just too dangerous having people capering around enjoying themselves. If they were home in bed they'd be much safer. Home in bed, die in bed, that's the spirit!
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I support two teams: the Canucks and whoever is playing the Leafs!The fun factor of people blowing off their limbs, setting houses on fire and driving pets crazy seems to elude me for some weird reason...
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Jonny Newman wrote: IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows.:jig: I suppose this is a UK problem, which will bore those who don't live here, but its no longer a diverting entertainment here. Instead its a menace that causes disruption from October to January. Take a look at these links culled from BBC News Online since September[^] Like Jonny Newman I have a dog that goes mad when there is a nearby or not so nearby bang, not to mention the growing Liverpool habit of blowing up phone boxes with the damn things:omg: I'm dead against the "Nanny State" but this has gone mad and needs stopping now because each year it get worse, flog the little b*st*rds who let them off to cause disruption:mad::wtf::mad: JohnJ falls of soapbox and goes to eat:-D John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
JohnJ wrote: Like Jonny Newman I have a dog that goes mad when there is a nearby or not so nearby bang, not to mention the growing Liverpool habit of blowing up phone boxes with the damn things Not much danger of that in London this year though, huh? ;P JohnJ wrote: I'm dead against the "Nanny State" but this has gone mad and needs stopping now because each year it get worse, flog the little b*st*rds who let them off to cause disruption Well said, that man. Paul (another dog owner - worse, a very large puppy owner)
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Jonny Newman wrote: *cough* I hope you have some backing behind that statement. Here you go[^];P I might live in North Wales now but I was born in Liverpool & lived/worked on the Wirral/Merseyside for most of my life before fleeing to a quieter less crime/drug ridden place.:-D Also the only good TV signal here brings in the North West local news rather than the Wales local news, so I see the pictures :( John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
JohnJ wrote: Here you go[^] Two results? There is probably more about a Cheshire man picking his nose than that!
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
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Earlier: JohnJ wrote: control the use of fireworks IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows. My parents and a few friends are organising a fundraising fireworks night at my college, we are making it a large event with lots of fun stuff to do, we have banned sparklers and instead brought in glow-lamps and stuff like that to sell to the kids. The actual fireworks are being run by a professional company we are paying for the night. And the bonfire will have a team feeding it and making sure its safe. There is no need to have your own fireworks at home when you can enjoy them in a controlled environment with much more spectacular displays, and a cheaper price. Here are the western governments saying how they are cracking down on terrorism, when you can buy enough explosives for a small war for £20 from your local newsagents/corner-shop. They think by making it 18's and older allowed to buy them, but it hasn't stopped under-18's drinking has it? For the last 3 weeks I've been woken up by kids letting off fireworks at 1-2am. Last night my dog was in such a state of fright/panic that we had to lock her in the study to prevent her doing harm to herself or another member of the family. Also, we see clips on the news about kids putting fireworks through letterboxes, in post boxes and in phone booths and blowing them up. Its criminal but for some reason [edit]we are allowed to buy fireworks because[/edit] 'its traditional therefore Ok'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
I'm with you. Round my way the last few nights and tonight has sounded like I'd moved to downtown Bagdad. I went up to the park the other morning and all the dog-poop bins were shattered around the place with the tell tale sign of fireworks all around. It's been happening for years and I don't see it changing. My advice to the government is to tax them more, that way they'll at least be able to afford to pay for the repairs. This country is sliding toward obvilion - I think it's time I moved to somewhere that isn't stuck in the dark-ages. Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
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I'm with you. Round my way the last few nights and tonight has sounded like I'd moved to downtown Bagdad. I went up to the park the other morning and all the dog-poop bins were shattered around the place with the tell tale sign of fireworks all around. It's been happening for years and I don't see it changing. My advice to the government is to tax them more, that way they'll at least be able to afford to pay for the repairs. This country is sliding toward obvilion - I think it's time I moved to somewhere that isn't stuck in the dark-ages. Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
Michael P Butler wrote: My advice to the government is to tax them more Ahhh...a classic European response!;P To most North Americans, solving any problem by taxing it more is about the most abhorrent thing you could possibly suggest.
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I suppose you are happy to let your 5 year old play on their own with explosives too?
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Absolutely! The sort of parent that lets their 5 year old play with explosives on their own absolutely should have the right to do so. It's called evolution in action.
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The fun factor of people blowing off their limbs, setting houses on fire and driving pets crazy seems to elude me for some weird reason...
You guys are all missing the painfully obvious: parents are responsible for those problems, look to yourselves, not your government. When did people stop taking responsibility for their lives?
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JohnJ wrote: Here you go[^] Two results? There is probably more about a Cheshire man picking his nose than that!
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Jonny Newman wrote: There is probably more about a Cheshire man picking his nose than that! Look its not my fault if the inhabitants of Cheshire have strange habits:wtf: John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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JohnJ wrote: Like Jonny Newman I have a dog that goes mad when there is a nearby or not so nearby bang, not to mention the growing Liverpool habit of blowing up phone boxes with the damn things Not much danger of that in London this year though, huh? ;P JohnJ wrote: I'm dead against the "Nanny State" but this has gone mad and needs stopping now because each year it get worse, flog the little b*st*rds who let them off to cause disruption Well said, that man. Paul (another dog owner - worse, a very large puppy owner)
Paul Riley wrote: Well said, that man. JohnJ pauses to pull West Highland Terrier off ceiling after loud bang:-D Nice to hear someone in favour:) John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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Earlier: JohnJ wrote: control the use of fireworks IMHO fireworks should be illigal to buy on the street and should only be used by licensed companies for use in public or private shows. My parents and a few friends are organising a fundraising fireworks night at my college, we are making it a large event with lots of fun stuff to do, we have banned sparklers and instead brought in glow-lamps and stuff like that to sell to the kids. The actual fireworks are being run by a professional company we are paying for the night. And the bonfire will have a team feeding it and making sure its safe. There is no need to have your own fireworks at home when you can enjoy them in a controlled environment with much more spectacular displays, and a cheaper price. Here are the western governments saying how they are cracking down on terrorism, when you can buy enough explosives for a small war for £20 from your local newsagents/corner-shop. They think by making it 18's and older allowed to buy them, but it hasn't stopped under-18's drinking has it? For the last 3 weeks I've been woken up by kids letting off fireworks at 1-2am. Last night my dog was in such a state of fright/panic that we had to lock her in the study to prevent her doing harm to herself or another member of the family. Also, we see clips on the news about kids putting fireworks through letterboxes, in post boxes and in phone booths and blowing them up. Its criminal but for some reason [edit]we are allowed to buy fireworks because[/edit] 'its traditional therefore Ok'.
Jonathan 'nonny' Newman blog.nonny.com [^]
Let's ban paintball / pellet guns also, as the same undisciplined kids are misusing them. And rubber bands. They hurt. And baseball bats - i'm tired of replacing my mailbox. Matches and lighters too - only certified, licensed professionals should be starting fire, ever. Oh, i suppose we should lock up flint and steel at the same time. And gravel - what were we thinking there?! :rolleyes: Or, just maybe, we could put the blame on the little bastards doing the mischief. :| [Edit: Oops, John's already beating this horse. Ah, well, it needs it. :) ]
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Paul Riley wrote: Well said, that man. JohnJ pauses to pull West Highland Terrier off ceiling after loud bang:-D Nice to hear someone in favour:) John Hudson Megan Forbes after having cage slightly rattled: Grrrrrrr....:baaaa!: humbug I say!:omg: JohnJ makes a note to wear protective clothing/goggles next time;P http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
JohnJ wrote: JohnJ pauses to pull West Highland Terrier off ceiling after loud bang :laugh: We have a German Shepherd - 9 months old and very friendly, but standing his head comes up to my waist. I'm 6' tall. He doesn't so much stick to the ceiling as put a bloody great hole through it. And our official local display is tomorrow night :sigh: Paul