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Originally Posted by dotti34
No. Boxermum, you are not being a killjoy. Gone are the days when people (especially children) found happiness in the more simple things of life, where on Guy Fawkes Night children had fun with just having a sparkler or two (they couldn’t afford anything more anyway). Where the bonfire tradition was a night of friendly participation (memories of mum’s treacle toffee and burnt spuds to share come quickly to mind) and being allowed to stay out very late knowing it was safe to do so. It was not the okay signal for any sort of vandalism and a lack of respect for others, and if that is what is happening then yes, maybe it is time to put this night away in the ‘once upon a time’ box.
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something thats gone from being a fun night out for all to anti social behaviour. once every year there were warnings on fire work misuse and injuries caused by them. now you hear nothing like that, and do not tell me it does not happen. over the years different governments have tried to bring in laws to ban them or organised events only. for some reason this has never become law. every pet owner you speak to are up in arms about bonfire fortnight. you can obtain things from the vet for a one night affair but not drugging your animal for 2 weeks. with a bit of luck the yobs may have gone too far this year and something may now be done.