Fireworks caused a rash of fires to homes in the late 70's and early 80's all over the country. It was one of the main reasons why bottle rockets, then eventually all fireworks were banned in urban areas. Even those that didn't burn down entire houses used to cause millions of dollars in damage every year. My parents had to replace their entire roof when bottle rockets burned holes in it and caused fairly serious leaks shortly after one New Year's Eve. Much like guns, people often don't know how to use things that blow up safety, particularly when they are drunk.
I hate to engage in a bit of political incorrectness, but it is some kind of black tradition in the inner city to do so. Guns are okay when they are used by responsible people who want to hunt or protect themselves, not celebrate a fifth-wheel holiday by firing them blindly in the air.
Fireworks are illegal in most major city limits and many smaller cities limits. Just too great a risk, like Jeff stated.
I manage rental properties in some gun-happy areas, and the roofs are constantly needing bullet attention. Your computer is never safe in rainstorm. The saddam poster nailed the caption.
The other drunks with guns enlightenment moment I've experienced came on an evening track after a 1/2 dead animal escaped the hunter at my folks' ranch. The neighbor was raring to go after the wounded animal in the brush, and roaring drunk. He conclued it would be wise to corner the thing in a bramble bush where it had taken cover. "Yoush go firsh,... I got ya covered." (waves pistol). Uh, no thanks, dude. I'll just head back to the camp house. By...eee.
Hmmm...I've always wondered about that. So the bullets really pick up enough speed on the way down to kill someone? I didn't really think they would...but what do I know?
Stupid Senselessly People Just because they own guns doesn't make them violent How many Stupid Senselessly People killed innocents with their 3000 lb gas power projectile last night in the name of a good time? No seriously does anyone know how many fatal car accidents there were on NYE that involved booze?
Yeah, and just because I own a screwdriver doesn't mean I'm a mechanic. Guns don't kill people, Guns help people kill people. CASE CLOSED!
Well, they were serving fajitas with beans last night and I tried my best to hold it in but.... Oh, you mean.... nevermind
Yeah, and just because you own a keyboard doesn't make you an internet bbs comedian. People kill people, a gun has never killed a person, a person has always killed a person. Guns much like hammers and knives have never jumped off the tables and killed anyone. Blame the person not the object. Amazingly the only thing CLOSED here is your MIND. Nice try TraderMoe Sorry Jeff. Anyone know an answer to my question earlier about how many drunk driving accidents there were associated with NYE? Now I'm curious.
Yeah, and just because you own a keyboard doesn't make you an internet bbs comedian. People kill people, a gun has never killed a person, a person has always killed a person. Guns much like hammers and knives have never jumped off the tables and killed anyone. Blame the person not the object. Interesting. By this standard, everything in the world should be legalized. We should all be allowed to own nukes, poisons, chemical weapons, bombs, everything. After all, nothing is inherently dangerous, right?
A Stupid Person has killed a person with a gun. The Amazing thing here is how you took my obviously non-serious statement and turned it into a arguement about gun safety. Guess what? If you want to take your strap outside and bust a cap in the stratosphere's ass, then by all means don't let me stop you.
