Safe fireworks are harmful, too

Published 4:07 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2015

I read with interest the articles supporting the sale and use of fireworks – both legal and those purchased on tribal land.

In my view, there is little, if any difference between the two – both are problematic.

Some of the worst fires have been the result of safe and sane “Bee’s” or “Jumping Jacks.”

In my 35-plus years as a Kent firefighter, I can say unequivocally that there will be: 1. a structure fire as the result of fireworks; and 2. someone will be suffer an injury. These events are predictable and preventable.

Why do we continue to sanction such an outcome under the guise of patriotism?

– Terry McCartin