With Chavs and Neds throwing dangerous and illegal fireworks indiscriminately all over the shop , harming animals and frightening the elderly and infirm... isn't it about time for a complete ban for the sale of these irrelevant nuisances in today's modern life
2007-11-02 07:42:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Guy Fawkes? It depends on who you ask. Some see Guy Fawkes as a hero, others as a terrorist.
The first Gunpowder Plot conspirator discovered, in a mine, with ten tons of gunpowder. From his name comes our term "guy". November 5th is Guy Fawkes' Day (aka Bonfire Night) in countries under British rule.
(1570-1606)
Guy Fawkes was a convert to Roman Catholicism, and was mad at King James I for making harsh anti-catholic laws. He is the most famous member of the gunpowder plot, who planned to blow up the Palace of Westminster on November 5, 1605. Guy and six other conspirators were caught red-handed in the cellar of Westminster, and Guy was executed the following year.
Now Guy Fawkes day is celebrated every November 5th, and kids collect money (like Halloween, but with coins in place of candy) and make Guys, effigies of Guy Fawkes, to burn in bonfires.
2007-11-03 16:48:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Celtic Fire festivals aren't about annoying/abusing other people...
I know of someone who has an unusual form of asthma and she's found that sudden unexpected loud noises can stop her breathing reflex, so it's not just a nuisance for her, it's potentially life threatening.
That said I wouldn't go so far as a complete ban on fireworks. I'd require people to have a licence to buy fireworks, they are explosives after all. To get a licence you'd have to attend a course, ran by perhaps firemen, lasting an hour or so, where you'd be shown some of the nasty effects of fireworks, and be taught how to deal with them safely. Retailers would also need a licence to sell fireworks, and if found guilty of supplying to people without a licence, would have it revoked.
ALSO how much CO2?
In the disquent of the early 1980's the "goverment" "encouraged" people in NE England to burn effigies of Margret Thatcher. It was thought to an better outlet for their anger than taking to the street.
2007-11-03 19:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by Steve C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should stop the sale of fireworks on the high street, and just have them in organised displays. It's not a case of being old, or boring, or a party p**per, just a case of being aware of the potential for serious injury.
For example, a few years ago, I was driving to work at about 6am, and I passed one of those little white tents, with police cars all around it, and scene of crime officers in their little paper boiler suits and boottees. It turned out that a group of teenagers had got hold of a large firework, which should only have been on sale for professional displays. The firework had not gone off, and the teenagers had gone away. Unfortunately, one of them decided to go back to the firework at about 3am, and the thing exploded in his face, killing him instantly. They thought it was a fun thing to do - now the only thing remaining is a memorial bench. Small comfort to his parents.
And no, I didn't know the family or the boy who died, so I'm not speaking from personal grief - just from observation.
2007-11-02 07:58:13 · answer #3 · answered by cranston 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bonfire night is to commemorate stopping an act of terrorism. The King, his whole family and the whole of parliament would have been blown to smithereens. All in the name of religion. Thugs are terrorising the community all year round, why spoil the fun of bonfire night? I agree tighter control should be in force, but sort out the little s***ts out!
2007-11-03 04:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by Thia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything surely cant be banned. You could say ban cars as they kill more animals and the elderly and children than fireworks ever have.
It is slightly better controlled now than it was years ago-and the sale of fireworks could still be tightened more.
2007-11-02 12:15:36 · answer #5 · answered by mindset25 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though I'm from a 'Protestant' background, I think burning an effigy is pretty sick! Not good. And don't forget Catholics had suffered quite a lot in Britain when Guy Fawkes tried to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
2007-11-03 18:23:23 · answer #6 · answered by Jerusalem Delivered 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's still relevant. It's about fighting for the freedom to celebrate your religion. People keep talking about Britain is losing its identity and where has British pride gone? Take things like this away and it will soon be gone!! Take care and enjoy bonfire night everyone.
2007-11-02 07:55:50 · answer #7 · answered by Woosie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Us Brits love tradition.
Its the idiots that spoil it for others that have not got any brain cells!
Why cave in to them? If we do, then they will find something else to do to upset society!
Then it will cause a never ending cycle of 'They did this, and they did that'.
Yes its about time for change but will people listen? Or will they? In order for them to get noticed, they will carry on upsetting innocent bystanders and get publicity any way!
2007-11-03 04:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why cant people just go to an organized display?
A it works out cheaper than buying them
B its safer for kids
C animals are safer
D people wouldn't have to put up with fireworks every night
Maybe it should be band its not as though the guy succeeded is it lol
2007-11-02 07:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not for chavs its to remember guy fawkes. the guy was a legend. too bad he didnt succeed. maybe things would be different nowadays. but the idiots who throw fireworks at people or animals need to be taught a lesson and fireworks should not be allowed to buy them and they should raise the age to 21 to be allowed to buy fireworks. also parents should raise their kids with disapline and consideration for other people.
2007-11-02 07:52:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋