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To: Nicola sturgeon / Scottish parliament
Legislation to be brought in only silent fireworks to be sold in scotland
Debate on changing the legislation on fireworks to only sell silent fireworks.
Why is this important?
Scotland proudly leads the way on many things and I feel we should now take the lead and look at on old tradition and a way for everyone to enjoy fireworks without causing distress to sensitive members of our society.
Currently, fireworks cause fear and distress and unnecessary suffering to many family pets (we can show you video evidence) Not only family pets but livestock, wild life such as foxes, hedgehogs, rabbits etc who are terrified by the noise of fireworks going off for days before, during and after November 5th..
In addition, old people are scared in their own homes, vulnerable people such as those with dementia and war veterans to name but a few who are also traumatised with the noise of exploding fireworks going off for days at all times.
It's my suggestion that silent fireworks would work well for everyone and maybe, just maybe, everyone could enjoy a new tradition and a spectacular sight. Also, if Scotland can lead the way with this then maybe other parts of the UK would follow suit as not only is there a strength of feeling over the distress fireworks cause in Scotland, but in all parts of the UK .
I would like to see the Scottish Government take a more serious stance on the damage these "entertainment items" have and start a debate on the benefits of silent fireworks as opposed to the current distress causing fireworks. As a nation, if we were to take such a lead would this not create a more inclusive society and all members, even those with livestock and pets, would be able to enjoy the sights? Additionally, the cost of November the 5th would be the price of a box of fireworks, and not the sanity of our pets, our livestock, our vulnerable citizens and our wildlife.
Currently, fireworks cause fear and distress and unnecessary suffering to many family pets (we can show you video evidence) Not only family pets but livestock, wild life such as foxes, hedgehogs, rabbits etc who are terrified by the noise of fireworks going off for days before, during and after November 5th..
In addition, old people are scared in their own homes, vulnerable people such as those with dementia and war veterans to name but a few who are also traumatised with the noise of exploding fireworks going off for days at all times.
It's my suggestion that silent fireworks would work well for everyone and maybe, just maybe, everyone could enjoy a new tradition and a spectacular sight. Also, if Scotland can lead the way with this then maybe other parts of the UK would follow suit as not only is there a strength of feeling over the distress fireworks cause in Scotland, but in all parts of the UK .
I would like to see the Scottish Government take a more serious stance on the damage these "entertainment items" have and start a debate on the benefits of silent fireworks as opposed to the current distress causing fireworks. As a nation, if we were to take such a lead would this not create a more inclusive society and all members, even those with livestock and pets, would be able to enjoy the sights? Additionally, the cost of November the 5th would be the price of a box of fireworks, and not the sanity of our pets, our livestock, our vulnerable citizens and our wildlife.
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