But guns are everywhere. On New Year's Eve, my neighborhood sounded like a war zone, including the firing of automatic weapons. In another part of Phoenix, again this year, there was a fatality. A bullet fired into the air returns to the ground at about the same speed as it leaves the gun's barrel. My suggestion is that you look to control fireworks more, not eliminate them.
Gun powder makes even better bombs.
Let lawmakers know fireworks are tradition As related in a Jan. 6 article, the governor is asking for a ban on fireworks. I have enjoyed this New Year's Eve tradition for more than 70 years. Throughout my life, I have seen too many of our traditions, customs and pleasures lost through some kind of legislation. Those of you who want to keep our traditional celebration of New Year's Eve with fireworks, don't let critics shame you into silence. Let your legislators know that you do not want any kind of ban on fireworks.