…to ask why you still buy fireworks

[xolotl]

https://mailchi.mp/58291132e1c5/red-panda-update-from-edinburgh-zoo-5799234

From the email:

”Very sadly, she choked on her vomit on bonfire night and our vets believe this was probably a reaction to fireworks. Roxie had access to her den but the frightening noises seem to have been too much for her. We are also concerned that fireworks cause stress to other animals in the zoo.

Fireworks can cause fear and distress for pets, livestock and animals in zoos, so it is essential that the UK government tightens restrictions. We support calls from animal welfare charities to ban the sale of fireworks to the public, with only light displays being permitted at organised events.”

You do know there are firework displays in the countryside too? (sadly)

Because they only care about endangered pandas

Hopefully not next to zoos though?

Stick them in a soundproof booth.

Here the animal died on bonfire night which is the main night that most organised displays take place, so its pointless asking why a minority of people buy a few whizz poppers from Asda that are as loud as a fart.

There were private displays near me (village) not on bonfire night that sounded like depth charges going off

Yanbu op fireworks are awful.

I'm surprised no one has pointed out that zoos and animal agriculture ('livestock') are both terrible for animals too.

The things humans do to animals are truly appalling and it breaks my heart.

I just think animals are more important than an hour of pretty, sparkly colours and loud noises,

Because its cheaper and because my daughter doesn't like crowds.

I agree with you. I wish people would stop putting themselves and their fun before the environment and animals.

I used to love fireworks as a child but I find it difficult not to think about the impact on wildlife and other animals now. I wish they were quiet... I think it would make them a lot less frightening for animals!

Only selfish bastards buy fireworks

Yeah. They should probably get some sort of soundproofing in for next year though as it's not going to stop people. They don't care how many pandas they kill as long as they can let off a big massive explosive legally

Honestly as someone who lives in Edinburgh I ask myself the same thing every year. Why do we still have access to such things?

The news story is relevant. I don’t know what it’s like in other cities, but Edinburgh is getting worse by the year for the abuse of fireworks. This year I couldn’t attend my offices as staff would not have got home by public transport (buses were stopped from coming by) taxis refused to serve the area and our cars were at risk from the impending violence that happened that evening.
Roads were closed, fires were started next to petrol stations, fireworks were posted in peoples doors. All this rioting involved children and adults.
this, tied in with animals (the zoos and pets) are in shock , dying and suffering, all because humans are able to purchase small explosives and burn their money away.

it costs everyone. It needs to end

A bit of a joyless approach. People like them and they're legal.

Here's about £15 quids worth of rocket.

Where's the joy in a fucking dead panda?

Depends how binary your thinking is. I'd ask whats a fucking living panda doing in Scotland.

I mean I've already also queried if a panda should be living in Edinburgh. But it did and now it's dead. So woop..

I'd be more inclined to say that we shouldn't have zoos tbh.

I don't think it's an either or thing

I do judge people who hold home displays with zero regard for pets and wildlife. Its selfish behaviour and many people agree with that. But like most things in life, people are inherently selfish and don’t care how their actions impact on others. Legal or not.

On the zoo theme, I don’t like the zoo, and I hate the events they do there, the animals hide away during light shows and weddings , it’s just all a bit shit really.

i think there is a time and place for fireworks - and that’s on bonfire night preferably at an organised display. I think this year we have had 3 solid weeks of fireworks going off every night and tonight’s the first night in ages that I’ve not heard any. If it was restricted to one evening then at least people with animals have a fighting chance to minimise the impact on them but it’s just become excessive now?

It’s a tragedy but aren’t pandas from China? A country known for its love of fireworks? I’d be interested to know how the panda there cope.

Good old China and its contribution to climate crisis

Apparently they’ve been setting them off since the 7th century (!) who knew??

Its only the past 10 years or so dogs have started pissing themselves under the dining table like theres a war on.