*** Star Comment June 22nd 2004

In 1999 we had a horse severely injured by the noise from the fireworks at RAF Cranwell. He has taken this long to heal his wounds, his leg was almost severed, and we still have to suffer the fireworks every 6 weeks in order for the new officers to celebrate passing out.
I am fed up with their arrogant attitude and refusal to tone down the noise. Now RAF Digby have started to use them and the noise is intollerable for all our horses and the local wildlife. BAN THEM STRAIGHT AWAY!

J.E, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment May 19th 2004

Celebration? YES! ... Fireworks? NO!

A.D, Zagreb, Croatia

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 4th 2003

I am a research scientist specialising in chemistry and have a very clear idea how dangerous fireworks are. We should not be allowing explosives in untrained people's hands..

Dr. M.P , Ormskirk, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - October 31st 2003

I grew up in New Zealand, where fireworks are banned. Each year at Guy Fawkes there is a public fireworks display in the centre of the city - allowing enjoyment for all in a controlled environment without harm to our beloved pets and local wildlife..

C.F, London, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

October 28th 2003

I believe there should be a total ban on the sale of fireworks in the UK.
My husband was killed at our wedding reception by an illegal firework that was bought as a 'surprise' gift.
In Australia, most states already have a total ban on sale of fireworks with no detriment to the 'fun' people have to celebrate special events. There are enough professional venues to attend to compensate..

S.K, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - October 23rd 2003

Having worked in animal shelters for a few years, in the UK I have witnessed first hand the increase in lost pets and strays coming in during traditional firework seasons..

L.J, Battersea Dogs Home, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - October 17th 2003

I have just become a guidedog owner this year and now it is firework season I am experiencing the full impact it can have when you have a working dog. The nights are now longer which is when I need the dog most, unfortunately I cannot risk taking the dog out at this time of year. I have been against home firework displays for many years before becomeing a guidedog owner, but now it is actually making my life difficult - BAN THE BANG!

G.Q, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - March 2003

A beautiful dog owned by a neighbour who had been abused as a puppy died from a heart attack last Bonfire Night. All our pets are extremely nervous and frightened.

A.B. UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - March 7th 2003

Although unhurt, my aging and partially deaf dog has become increasingly reluctant to go out into the garden during the fireworks season. I have also been woken in the early hours at all times of year by party-end fireworks. The (UK) governments proposed limit of 120 decibels is ridiculous. A friend's son was injured when a shop he was working in was attacked with a large firework which was fired at the door, completely smashing it in.

S.D, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - February 28th 2003

I feel angry about the distress caused to domestic animals - and to wildlife!. These creatures have rights too!. Those, who set off these fireworks, don`t seem to consider the distress they are causing. These fireworks, are also, an infringment, of a citizens right, to a peaceful existence in their own home. The barrage of noise is just like a war zone. Even through double-glazing, there is no escape. The sound (of the loud bangs) travels for many miles, affecting thousands of people and animals. Celebrating Guy Falkes, seems just plain ridiculous!. Noise is harrassment. It has gone way beyond previous levels. It`s time to call a halt!

M.B, Birmingham, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - January 17th 2003

I have two large German Shepherd Dogs one of which has to be drugged for almost a week around bonfire night. That's bad enough but what is even worse is when you have no idea that someone is going to start letting off fireworks at other times of the year. I am sure fireworks will be the death of a lovely dog who becomes absolutely terrified and passes the terror on to our other dog.

D.S, England

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - January 17th 2003

As animals cannot speak for themselves we are their voice. fireworks today are louder and more dangerous than ever before,not only that but they start in October and finish into the New Year. Please put an end to this misery.

D.H, Staffs, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - January 16th 2003

Fireworks are getting out of hand. For the past 2 years we have had a firework shop open all year round near us. This encourages people to have a party or BBQ and let off fireworks at any time of the year with no consideration. This disturbs my childs sleep, our cat and the local wildlife. Ban the loud bangs and restrict them to 7 days either side of Nov 5th.

G.W, Norfolk, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 11th 2002

Following the last 10 days I would support a total ban on ALL use of private fireworks. Apart from my concern for animals I have now witnessed the total fear of my young nephew (3yrs old) when the fireworks were going off outside his bedroom window,he was totally hysterical.

S.M, UK.

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 10th 2002

I have four cats and a 20 month old baby girl, whose first sentence was, "bang Mummy, don't like", while putting her hands over her ears. The cats are terrified, and shake continuosly. We have had fireworks banging all around us every night for the last two weeks.

C.S, Swindon, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 9th 2002

We know this world is totally mad. So banning the use of fireworks will be one small step towards alleviating much of the pain and suffering inflicted on our wildlife. At the same time it should also cut down on human casualties and give less leeway for the morons who think it clever to use fireworks to inflict pain and suffering on dumb animals.

C, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 9th 2002

Tonight is the ninth of November and it is the ninth night in a row that living in this area has been like living in the middle of a giant firework display. My Border Collie is becoming distressed each evening as it grows dark in anticipation of another night of explosions. I am concerned about the effect on wildlife hereabouts too, especially the birds as their numbers are already diminishing alarmingly.

V.C, Kent, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 6th 2002

Every year my dog goes through hell for more than two weeks. The noise is getting much worse. This year my dog had a stroke on the Saturday before bonfire night. It's awful to see animals in distress. The noise should only be confined to organised displays ... or better still ban them altogether

G, Bristol, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

*** Star Comment - November 2nd 2002 (official Ban the Bang Launch day)

The noise of the fireworks for the last three hours this Saturday night has caused distress to both this human animal and my nervous dog.

S. Malvern, UK

Add your comments when you vote to "Ban the Bang"

Looking-Glass and VeggieGlobal
BOOKS
direct links to search results at Amazon