Why are fireworks illegal in some places?

Question

Even the non-dangerous ones like snakes

Answer 1

Because they are all dangerous, period. It is a matter of balancing the hazards with the benefits. If the public has decided that they are more hazardous than beneficial, well you get a ban. Keep in mind that fireworks are irritating to neighbors, especially when shot off at 2:00 a.m.

Answer 2

We are talking about flamable and explosive devices often set off by people who have consumed more beer than their IQ.

You may suprized to learn that Rhode Island now has some of this strictest fireworks laws in the country. You may be surprized. . .but anyone who could hear the screams of a 100 people burning to death a half mile away, becuase some idiot set off firework off inside a night club, understands that fireworks are dangerous.

Answer 3

Because there is a fire danger with those that do not operate them properly. And with the fire danger as high as it is right in most of the U.S., things like fireworks, campfires, cigarette butts, etc. do not need to be thrown out there.

Answer 4

Some areas are extremely dry and they can set fire to the areas around. So instead of allowing some and not others, they just ban them all.

Answer 5

It is due to the inherent distrust the elected officials have of the populace.

You will find that they are illegal in more populated areas. More populated areas tend to generate more complaints and more injuries.

Also densely populated areas tend to elect more Democrats who believe it is their job to protect individuals from themselves.

Answer 6

Fire danger. one wrong shot and you can catch something on fire. Thats why there illegal in texas.

Answer 7

Because the boobs who use them don't use them safely causing injury, death and property damage.

Answer 8

Uhm, they have a tendancy to burn things down

Answer 9

cause somebody important blew their hand off and lost an eye