Fireworks
 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/e...ar/6132140.stm



...Anyway, does your country ban fireworks? Do you agree with this sort of measure, or should governments just let the problem sort itself out (like with the case example above)?

In the UK sales of fireworks are limited to people 18 years of age or older, and it's also illegal to carry fireworks in public until you're that age. It doesn't stop people much though, as older kids can buy fireworks and hand them over to little children who then launch them off in the streets. Fireworks usually aren't available for most of the year, with a build up perhaps a month or two before major events that require them such as Bonfire night and Diwali.

The idiot in the report got what he deserved; I hope he realises that fireworks aren't toys after this incident.

Dumbass.

Here, fireworks come under the jurisdiction of local governments here. Houston bans them entirely within its city limits (except for professional displays), and sales in Harris County are (as I recall) curtailed during other times of the year, and illegal use of them carries a hefty fine. All use may be illegal within the county, despite the sales permission; I don't recall. Maybe I should review my local fireworks laws.

Can't say I disagree with that, since some dumbass screwing up on the Fourth of July could result in wildfires here.

Some of my earliest 4th of July memories involve my uncle and cousins setting off fireworks he had confiscated from other people--he's an LA county cop. I always got mad because my mom wouldn't let me hold the sparklers because she thought they were dangerous. :(

For some reason I think this is related to the stunt they performed in Jackass: The Movie.

In South Carolina I think its legal for most anyone to buy fireworks. The laws here are pretty lenient.

This line seriously puts this man's credibility into question.

Overall, though, this doesn't really surprise me. Idiots performing stunts seem especially fixated with involving area between the knees and waistline as well as that fairly noticeable area above the neck.

That's people from Sunderland for you. Not exactly the brightest of people in the world. But in all seriousness, this doesn't really surprise me. Most young men over here, myself excluded, have a fascination with doing things with fireworks that they shouldn't.

This guy is lucky to be alive. But why did he stick it up his ass? That is that last place that I would want to have a live firework.

Wow. That has stupidity written all over it. I mean seriously, a firework?! :confused:

Well, serves him right. And I am sure he won't be doing that again.

I hope everyone who was planning to do what he did reads this... I would not be cool to have to read another dozen people or so doing the same thing in the near future.

If they're stupid enough to consider doing that, let them do that, so that maybe we have a chance of ridding the world of a few more stupid people.

No bans here that I am aware of, I think there is age restriction though, most likely lol. And they're usually easier to get during the times of year when they are used the most.

This is why I was glad my brother didn't mean it when he dared me. Not that I would've; I'd rather just watch Knoxville and co do the stupid shit. What a tit =/

Over here in Singapore, fireworks are banned unless you have a license. Sparklers on the other hand are pretty much accepted during festive seasons. The only other times I get to see fireworks are New Years and National Day. A close one would be Chinese New Year where Chinatown has a 'firecracker' display. And believe me, lots of people turn up to watch a the firecrackers.

So much so that the newspapers were crying foul over their attitude (standing on barriers, blocking traffic) a while back.

Firecrackers have been banned in Malaysia for a good number of years already, but enforcement has been lax. At least CNY is somewhat quieter now, when in days past the din would continue well past the early hours of the morning.