Given the world conflict situation are fireworks in bad taste?

I would rather they were limited to registered displays tbh That said I don’t think you should ban all fireworks. Bonfire night , New Year’s Eve only in most places registered displays don’t last terribly long 15 minutes maybe? Most pet owners would be ok with that surely? I think the issue is irresponsible use it’s people setting them off at random hours for weeks before hand.

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Nope, the post you replied to there is specifically and only about entitled pet owners.

As I pointed out to the last person who tried to widen the scope of what was being criticised, other arguments regarding fireworks don't lend any legitimacy at all to said entitled pet owners whining about the predictable impact of their decision to get a pet in a country with a pre-existing firework festival.

I dont think fireworks can be confused or conflated with missiles. Especially at close range. 😀 fireworks are popular all over the world and I am no fan of them, but to say ppl shouldn't have them due to war is ridiculous.

Good point. No. No issue with organised cultural displays on set dates. I’m banning the noisy ones that go off a couple of times every week (weddings) near where I live. Nobody needs a massive loud firework display at midnight on a random week night. Silent ones - no issue at all.

I'm no fan of fireworks either - to be fair, the whole historical concept of bonfire night is not exactly pleasant either but I can't see many people buying into a parallel to the extent that we shouldn't be having them.

YABU.
Even as a Roman Catholic, I still enjoy 5th Nov fireworks, however what I don't like is them starting throughout September and October and upsetting my dog.

Fireworks, apart from organised displays, are a pain, regardless of what goes on in the world.

Did you dislocate your arm with that reach, OP?

Another one 🙄

What is in poor taste is people trying to jump on the bandwagon of global conflict, when really they just don't like fireworks for personal reasons.

So, you're banning them for the celebrations of other ethnicities?

This is exactly what I just said to DH!

It's not about entitled pet owners, it's about the entitlement of the human race. Why is it OK to terrorise and literally frighten to death other creatures that we share the planet with. Have you any idea of the horrifying effect of fireworks on wildlife? Have you any idea of the depraved torture inflicted on defenceless creatures by kids with fireworks? I guess I'm wasting my breath because none of this means a damn thing to you, but maybe stop, think and read up on the price that's paid every year for this tradition.

I'm not a fan of fireworks.

I've rarely heard anything as ludicrous as suggesting because there are bombs in the world it might be offensive to have fireworks night.

Is there nothing that people can't work themselves up over nowadays?

I'm sure civilians being bombed relentlessly in Gaza and Lebanon will express mild annoyance at the IDF, while reserving the real anger for you and the local kids waving sparklers around. You monster.

I’ll put the kettle on @MurdoMunro

Heard one last night… they go all through October in this neck of the woods.
oh well- much love to you too xx

Well in Sussex it's a huge celebration and in Lewes in particular they are commemorating the Lewes Protestants who were burned at the stake in Lewes, these executions were part of the Marian prosecution of Protestants during the reign of Mary I. I don't think it is as simple as stating it is anti-Catholic.

Fireworks, bonfires, BBQs, pit fires, smokey huts - all need to be banned.

I hate fireworks they terrify me. But I’ll happily sit inside- I agree with this post 100%

Pulling up a chair to sit with you on the ‘certain people’ table @AgileGreenSeal Tricky time of year isn’t it, much love.

I love fireworks night. It’s one of the few times a year that communities gather together for a fun evening across the country. I’d be sad to lose that.

The world is always in conflict. Did that ever stop you before?