ONCE again it is the silly season of powerful and expensive fireworks.

I wish to highlight the stupid, irresponsible actions of those who discharge these fireworks without any consideration for others.

Friday evening was typical. Fireworks were let off as early as 6.30pm before the concentrated noise between 11.30pm and 11.45pm when we were subjected to many being discharged. I heard the last banger at 2.15am on Saturday.

Obviously there are some sad people wandering about in the early hours hell-bent on causing distress to others. Fireworks are so easily obtained that some restrictions are needed because too many idiots abuse them.

Why should people be put to such distress and animals terrorised by these foolish people?

I do not want to be a killjoy but it is time that fireworks were prohibited, and could only be bought for organised displays.

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Updated: 12:30 Wednesday, October 30, 2002