Bang out of order

Should we not, in the 21st century, reconsider our attitude to fireworks displays? After all, we are more and more concerned about protecting the environment in which we live. Fireworks do not enhance the environment; they damage it.

They cause air pollution and noise pollution and cause littering. They frighten domestic and wild animals. Their explosions cause flashbacks for servicemen who suffer from post-traumatic disorders. Fireworks displays place