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Ban the Bang!
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Voters
Comments
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comments.
Ban the Bang! receives hundreds of comments
from distressed voters during firework based celebrations happening in
different areas of the world ... none more so than the UK. We would love
to add all of your comments and stories to the site but this is administrative
impossibility. However, please keep adding your comments after you vote
as it helps build up an important archive for research purposes.
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2005
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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
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Star Comment May 19th 2004
Celebration?
YES! ... Fireworks? NO!
A.D,
Zagreb, Croatia
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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What Else Can You Do To Help?
A
firework code to help wild animals and birds.
During firework celebrations, only buy fireworks that don't pose
a threat to wildlife. I.e. nothing that bangs or screams and no
aerial fireworks like rockets or starbursts.
If you have lots of trees in your garden then it's not a good idea
to have any kind of aerial type fireworks. Birds are quietly roosting
in trees all around you at night. Just because you can't hear or
see them doesn't mean they don't exist after sunset!
Protecting
your own pets.
Never
allow your pet outside during firework celebrations. If you have
animals in hutches outside and can't move them indoors, then cover
the hutches with heavy blankets. This will help reduce the noise
and the animal should also remain undisturbed by flashing lights.
Keep cats and dogs indoors, close windows and blinds and create
an audible diversion for them, like turning on some music - this
should be reasonably loud but soothing sounds to try and divert
the animal's attention from the outside).
If available in your country, get your cat or dog microchipped.
As we have already mentioned many cats and dogs run away from home
in a panic when there are fireworks around and tend to get lost.
With a microchip implant it's far easier to reunite an animal with
its owner.
Wild
animals and birds that are shocked or injured.
Keep an eye out for animals and birds in shock that
may have fallen from trees. In most cases human intervention will
add to the animals distress and we recommend you keep a watchful
distance from the animal / bird and make sure no one else goes near
it. If the animal continues to behave in a shocked state for more
than three or four hours or
is clearly injured then you should alert your local animal welfare
organization as soon as possible. They will send someone to investigate
further.
Important Note: Tell your local animal welfare organisation to link
up free with The
Lost and Found Animals Network (LaFAN).
If an animal is lost through fright during firework activities,
LaFAN provides a simple method for the public to track down a rescue
place in the vicinity of their lost animal. The LaFAN website address
is http://www.looking-glass.co.uk/lafan
Keep
a check on the elderly and young children.
The
elderly are particularly susceptible to loud disturbances. They
often live alone and have pets which can become nervous and agitated
by the noises. It's a good idea to check on elderly neighbours if
you think they or their pets may be suffering during firework periods.
Very young children also need comforting at night during loud firework
activity as they often wake up frightened by the bangs outside.
If you are
aware of any incidents involving the suffering of any animals through
the use of fireworks then please use our
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