Ban Public Use/Miuse of Fireworks

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 20, 2007

   Comments: I have seen the destruction from irresponsible neighbors shooting off what are suppose to be "illegal" aerial fireworks. The current Florida Statute 791 prohibiting aerial fireworks needs to enforced.

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 21, 2007

   Comments: These are NOT toys! There is no such thing as a safe and sane "Consumer Fireworks". When used by unlicensed, untrained, and often drunk people are setting these off, they are exposing themselves, children, and their neighbors to potential horrible consequences. Injuries, fires, deaths! These are labeled "EXPLOSIVE" for a reason! Things happens way too fast! Loose your eyesight, fingers, suffer burns or injuries, have a love one suffer, OR have an animal suffer (Yes, horses are a "flight or fight" animal, and many have suffered cuts, injuries, colic, and death!). Why even take the risk There is nothing redeeming about a "Consumer Fireworks"! STOP THIS NOW!

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   Name: Rebecca Frank on Oct 22, 2007

   Comments: I am against the legalization of public fireworks. I see no good reason to make available something that could end up harming the environment, such as fires, injuries to people or animals and the added pollution of smoke as well as the remnants of explosive devices. As one who suffers from only having 50% lung capacity I also fear the smoke pollution. I live with woods all around me and am concerned about the potential for fires sparked by flying missles. I also have experienced teenagers around our area, using guns for target practice with no adult supervision as well as bonfires with brush that has been accumilated for months and looks like the type of bonfire schools use to have during homecoming week. I fear that legalizing fireworks would be the new "thrill", for these teens. I also believe that when fireworks are part of any celebration you will most times find alcohol part of the celebration as well. We fight against drunk driving, do we not have the same concerns about lighting motars and missles by someone who has been drinking and people standing around who's judgement may not be the best due to drinking as well Accidents do happen, but why add the potential of someone having something that is explosive and try to advertise it as something fun and harmless. With all the concern over violence and terrorism these days it seems odd that we are even thinking of making something so potentially dangerous available to be used in other ways. We talk about guns and the dangers but with fireworks we have taken the gun away and left the gun powder to be lit and fired for the sake of companies making money. The people who want to make bombs for evil purposes will have no further to go than to the local fireworks store. They can walk in and buy as much as they want and once it is out the door no one will be able to control how it is used. I think if we try to kid ourselves that the devices are for agrilcultural uses, we are not being honest with ourselves. I see very few neighborhoods with concerns about birds eating from fields of vegetables. I am against the legalization of any firework for whatever purpose.

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2007

   Comments: We have first hand knowledge and experience with neighborhood fireworks (rockets, especially) landing in our pasture, causing frightened horses to run wildly and bolt into fences causing injury. These same neighbors have no respect for drought conditions which could contribute to wildfire. As with most things today, decisions are made based on how much money can be made by those who want whatever law to be passed. Rather, just laws should protect citizens and their property, including livestock, from the dangers inherent in fireworks, especially when in the hands of backyard amateurs. To legalize fireworks as such an activity is not only irresponsible lawmaking but an indicator of voting for profit over simple, yet important, safety.

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   Name: Adrian Scott-Jones on Oct 23, 2007

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   Name: Denise Sistarelli on Oct 23, 2007

   Comments: Fire Works should NOT be in any back yards.

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2007

   Comments: If there is a no burn situation in effect, I do not feel people should be able to us fireworks. It is much too dangerous.

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   Name: Angelita T. DeNoia on Oct 23, 2007

   Comments: I would not like to endanger myself or my horses if fireworks were to be set off during one of my rides or if my horse was at home injuried and then spooked to have to run and then hurt hinself more. I enjoy fireworks in display on holidays. But to have them just to enoy is a different problem and danger.

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   Name: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2007

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    Name: Carolyn Maillard on Oct 23, 2007

    Comments: There is a total disregard for the safety of livestock and property. Even with a bann there are so many the police cannot keep up without a bann there would be utter chaos

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 23, 2007

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2007

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2007

    Comments: Fireworks were banned for home use years ago for the safety of everyone. We live in closer proximity than ever & the danger is greater. I have homes on the fence line & my horses/mules react violently to unexpected & continuous loud noises & lights. Please don't allow this to pass - for the safety of all.

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    Name: Nan Soistman on Oct 24, 2007

    Comments: Not just livestock is affected, so many dogs are lost during fireworks displays. The number of loose and stray dogs will increase.

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2007

    Comments: too dangerous with high risk of fires

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    Name: Aimee Waters on Oct 24, 2007

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    Name: Dougals Shearer on Oct 24, 2007

    Comments: Florida has a law against any fireworks that shoot in the air but people sign a statement that it is for agriculture use, which it rarely is. Fireworks are rarely enjoyed by most of the people affected by them

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 24, 2007

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    Name: Paul & Jane Higginbottom on Oct 24, 2007

    Comments: Thank you. Many horses get terribly scared by fireworks and they have no place in horse communities.

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    Name: Ellen Bachmeyer on Oct 24, 2007

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    Name: Fred Herbert on Oct 25, 2007

    Comments: For everyone's safety, we need to put in place greater controls. Thank you.

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    Name: Mary E. Riska on Oct 27, 2007

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    Name: Megan Maurer on Oct 27, 2007

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    Name: Amy Blanchard on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Judith Lloyd on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Terry Deschler on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Terry Deschler on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Robert B Johnson on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Barbara Iles on Oct 28, 2007

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    Name: Anonymous on Oct 29, 2007

    Comments: Ban backyard fireworks

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    Name: Brenda VonHartmann on Oct 29, 2007

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    Name: Cara Blanchard on Oct 29, 2007

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    Name: Sandra Trussell on Oct 29, 2007

    Comments: I am concerned about the potential for fires. Please don't let any more of our state go up in flames by allowing the widespread, indiscriminate use of fireworks.

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    Name: Alice Andrews on Nov 9, 2007

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    Name: Karen Lynn on Nov 14, 2007

    Comments: Something needs done about this abuse of horses! They scare easy enough without terrifying them with fireworks!

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    Name: Anonymous on Nov 23, 2007

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    Name: Margaret Ringe on Nov 27, 2007

    Comments: Firework night used to be one night now it goes on and on. And the stress caused to anima ls unnecessary,

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    Name: Diane Pahl on Dec 2, 2007

    Comments: Fireworks should be left in the professionals hands since there are so many dangers when using them. Also, the noise involved is a problem if it is allowed to happen in our neighborhoods. Some of us must work all hours of the day and night . I know because I carry a pager after hours for a hopital and must go in for emergency calls. What about the right of the rest of us that just want peace and quiet.

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    Name: Diane Pahl on Dec 2, 2007

    Comments: Fireworks should be left in the professionals hands since there are so many dangers when using them. Also, the noise involved is a problem if it is allowed to happen in our neighborhoods. Some of us must work all hours of the day and night . I know because I carry a pager after hours for a hopital and must go in for emergency calls. What about the right of the rest of us that just want peace and quiet.

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    Name: Anonymous on Dec 2, 2007

    Comments: Fireworks should be left in the professionals hands since there are so many dangers when using them. Also, the noise involved is a problem if it is allowed to happen in our neighborhoods. Some of us must work all hours of the day and night . I know because I carry a pager after hours for a hopital and must go in for emergency calls. What about the right of the rest of us that just want peace and quiet.

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    Name: Mrs Samantha Copeland on Dec 11, 2007

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    Name: Michelle Lindhurst on Feb 24, 2008

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    Name: Rob on May 17, 2008

    Comments: Last year we had moved up to Fort Wayne, IN. Well I could not beleave last summer. I had to listen to fireworks every night for two weeks straight. Every year around this time our local news. Always talks about getter tuffer on fireworks every year. But I see them doing anything about it! Fireworks should be banned! Kids should NOT be allowed to play with fireworks at all!!!!!!!!!! Fireworks should be on July 4th ONLY and New Years!!!!!!!!!!

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    Name: Anonymous on Jul 4, 2008

    Comments: What used to be a favorite holiday has turned into a dread with people exploding displays that rival the professionals in our neighborhood creating a dangerous situation. I am tired of calling the police every 4th of July because rockets are hitting my home. For days, my nerves are rattled with explosions that sound like dynamite being set off. It's irresponsible and the police don't seem to want to enforce the law and overlook the crime. Just now, a loud BOOM. If they want to hear BOOMs sent them to a war zone!!!!!! These people are criminals.

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    Name: Holly Barnes on Jul 5, 2008

    Comments: go for it!

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    Name: Roy Carter on Jul 5, 2008

    Comments: Most people that use these devices are impaired at the time of use and have no regard for the people in the neighborhood they are in.

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    Name: Roy Carter on Jul 5, 2008

    Comments: Most people that use these devices are impaired at the time of use and have no regard for the people in the neighborhood they are in.

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    Name: Dennis Bresenhan on Jul 6, 2008

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    Name: Pedro Molina on May 2, 2013

    Comments: Fire works should be banned full stop ...

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