FIREWORKS.. WHAT DO YOU THINK?

Regular people readily engage in the use of fireworks in NZ.  Other regular people are appalled by this.  There is a clear divide between those for and those against.  And in the midst is a government that at best appears disinterested, at worst is ill-informed and will not risk losing votes by taking a stand one way or the other.  And so it goes on, year after year the lives of people, horses, stock, dogs, cats, birds etc, etc, are put at great risk.  And the carnage that is often the result, is created by reguar people with reguar big smiles, having a great night out with not a thought for the likely ill-effects.

It may be good to have a clear understanding of what people are actually thinking.  Why do regular people believe as they do?  It may help to hear your thoughts on this very controversial topic.  Please give us your opinion and tell us your experiences, good or bad, with fireworks.  Add photos too if applicable.