Editor: Since it is obvious we cannot seem to stop the use of illegal fireworks, it is way past time to enforce this at the sale end!
Close down all fireworks sellers and fine them. They are breaking the law, just as drug sellers who supply to the addicted. They are easily identified unlike the many people who buy and use their products.
— Donna Noone, via letters@sentinelcolorado.com
Editor’s note: Colorado law dictates that those selling fireworks must be licensed and the sale of illegal fireworks, such as a firecracker or bottle rockets, is a Class 3 misdemeanor, which is punishable with a fine of up to $750 or six months in jail. Local law enforcement agencies are to enforce state fireworks laws.
But the cities and counties want the tax revenue!
Stationed in Hawaii 1972-75, and learned about fireworks development and how used in Chinese and Japanese religion, and by families to protect family members after death. Fireworks sold now are much more powerful, and I believe buyers should have to attend training and receive a permit to purchase in residence state, with certain amount of insurance if they cause property loss, or injury. ———-certainly should learn how to store fireworks residue, after firing, to prevent subsequent damage, such storage in plastic bag, in under house garage, as in South Denver.
It’s obvious that something needs to be done, especially with the loud “mortar” rounds. Let’s see if the Aurora City Council agrees.
The author is ill-informed. The stuff legally sold in Colorado doesn’t leave the ground. The stuff legally sold in Wyoming does.
So how do you think a conversation between the two governors would go on the general subject of bringing contraband into each state? Do you see the irony?