In the spotlight today
Should Fireworks be Banned? – 2007-11-12
A United Future member asked what our stance was on the proposal to ban fireworks, following a Stuff article & poll: http://www.stuff.co.nz/4259536a6482.html
Caucus hasn't yet made a decision on this issue, but will be discussing it tomorrow.
We want to know what you think about banning fireworks – so jump on the poll and make your voice heard!
To start you thinking, here are some of the pros and cons about a ban on fireworks:
For
- Fireworks are inherently dangerous
- They terrify animals
- There is strong public support for a ban on fireworks
Against
- A ban is excessive – it's the minority spoiling it for the majority
- This is the fun-police crack-down
- A ban is mass hysteria, public moral panic having its way, not rational thought.
- Fireworks commemorate Guy Fawkes's attempt to blow-up Parliament, shouldn't we be pleased he failed? (hmm, perhaps this is a reason for a ban, least someone try again ....)
Tell us what you think!