In 2016 the Brier City Council voted to ban legal fireworks on the 4th of July. We strongly disagree with this decision and are asking them to reconsider. We are good citizens and respectful neighbors who care about the community, pets and the environment. We also care about our families, national pride and tradition. We aren't promoting the use of illegal fireworks. We aren't promoting use of fireworks any day other than on the 4th of July. We are asking for the restoration our right to use legal fireworks on our own properties, one day out of the year. Fireworks are and always have been the candles on the cake of our nations birthday celebration and it's important to be able to pass this down to the next generation. Don't sit idle while yet another American tradition is sacraficed in the interest of sanitizing and regulating every aspect of our lives. In order to preserve the integrity of this petition, please sign only if you are both a registered voter and a resident of the city of Brier Washington.
Updates
January 6, 2017
The momentum is undeniable now. City officials can no longer ignore the Brier residents who want our traditions back.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2017
43 Comments
I feel like there are certain special occasions that are meant to stand out in your life experience so that it all doesn't blend together - specific experiences that create excitement and anticipation, promote participation and community, and foster nostalgia. The fireworks around our neighborhood have been one of those. My kids reaction each year is a milestone that marks their growth. The sounds echoing around the sky is an indication that others are sharing the experience of celebration with us. I urge us not to lose that.
I completely support allowing legal fireworks on the actual day of Fourth of July. If they are going to enforce the ban of fireworks on the 4th it should be taken seriously and people should be held accountable for all the fireworks they light off after football games and things outside of the Fourth of July throughout the year. I am not OK with fireworks any other day than the Fourth of July I do want those to stop and for the law to be enforced. Celebrating our nation's birthday is the one exception when it should be OK.
I fully support safe fireworks being legal for a specific time period on the 4th of July. It makes sense to put some boundaries on when they can be enjoyed, rather than "criminalizing" it for everyone. Our police have much more important things to monitor on this holiday than families enjoying fountains, sparklers, and spinners.
I wish I could sign this petition, but I am not a resident of Brier. But I do live very close to Brier and both of my children went to Brier Elementary from Kindergarten to 6th grade (my son is in 6th currently). We have many friends that live in Brier, and we participate in so many community activities there, that I almost feel like we live there! I really hope you succeed in reversing the fireworks ban. I think every town in America should allow legal fireworks on our country's birthday! Best of luck to you !
Don't penalize the many for the sake of a few who will violate the law regardless if there is a ban or not.
To create a better life for my children and let the patriotism ring
It’s a horrible ban that must be reversed for the sake of our children
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In 2016 the Brier City Council voted to ban legal fireworks on the 4th of July. We strongly disagree with this decision and are asking them to reconsider. We are good citizens and respectful neighbors who care about the community, pets and the environment. We also care about our families, national pride and tradition. We aren't promoting the use of illegal fireworks. We aren't promoting use of fireworks any day other than on the 4th of July. We are asking for the restoration our right to use legal fireworks on our own properties, one day out of the year. Fireworks are and always have been the candles on the cake of our nations birthday celebration and it's important to be able to pass this down to the next generation. Don't sit idle while yet another American tradition is sacraficed in the interest of sanitizing and regulating every aspect of our lives. In order to preserve the integrity of this petition, please sign only if you are both a registered voter and a resident of the city of Brier Washington.
Updates
January 6, 2017
The momentum is undeniable now. City officials can no longer ignore the Brier residents who want our traditions back.
Reached 100 supporters
January 6, 2017
43 Comments
My parents have live in the area for almost 50 years and I have always loved lighting fireworks on the fourth.
I feel like there are certain special occasions that are meant to stand out in your life experience so that it all doesn't blend together - specific experiences that create excitement and anticipation, promote participation and community, and foster nostalgia. The fireworks around our neighborhood have been one of those. My kids reaction each year is a milestone that marks their growth. The sounds echoing around the sky is an indication that others are sharing the experience of celebration with us. I urge us not to lose that.
I completely support allowing legal fireworks on the actual day of Fourth of July. If they are going to enforce the ban of fireworks on the 4th it should be taken seriously and people should be held accountable for all the fireworks they light off after football games and things outside of the Fourth of July throughout the year. I am not OK with fireworks any other day than the Fourth of July I do want those to stop and for the law to be enforced. Celebrating our nation's birthday is the one exception when it should be OK.
I fully support safe fireworks being legal for a specific time period on the 4th of July. It makes sense to put some boundaries on when they can be enjoyed, rather than "criminalizing" it for everyone. Our police have much more important things to monitor on this holiday than families enjoying fountains, sparklers, and spinners.
I wish I could sign this petition, but I am not a resident of Brier. But I do live very close to Brier and both of my children went to Brier Elementary from Kindergarten to 6th grade (my son is in 6th currently). We have many friends that live in Brier, and we participate in so many community activities there, that I almost feel like we live there! I really hope you succeed in reversing the fireworks ban. I think every town in America should allow legal fireworks on our country's birthday! Best of luck to you !
Don't penalize the many for the sake of a few who will violate the law regardless if there is a ban or not.
To create a better life for my children and let the patriotism ring
It’s a horrible ban that must be reversed for the sake of our children
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My parents have live in the area for almost 50 years and I have always loved lighting fireworks on the fourth.