Every New Year’s Eve, fireworks are lit to ring in the new year. Sadly, in the past few years, the imploding rockets have been constantly overused creating loud noises irritating humans and pets alike. Loudness isn’t the only negative of pyrotechnics, either, as they are terrible for the environment and for our pets as well. For these reasons, fireworks need to be outlawed in Arizona.
Originally, fireworks were illegal in Arizona. According to spglaw.com, fireworks became legal in Arizona on December 1, 2010. However, in the current day, the items have become loud and obnoxious. Additionally, the smoke from the light show has continued to pollution reported by maracopia.gov. Socially, fireworks have caused disturbances in neighborhoods, said Former State Repetitive Amish Shah.
Although the only days fireworks are legal to be used are December 31st and July 4th, which are the days they are constantly lit. Even on the days pyrotechnics are illegal, people can still ignite them long before the police arrive at the scene. According to fantastic fireworks.co.uk the light show in the sky make us feel alive, they bring people together as they are a form of art, and they are a tradition to be lit on special occasions. Although reported by portlandmercury.com, the cons far outweigh the pros. Fireworks damage personal public and personal property. Furthermore, they terrorize pets with the ruckus.
As reported by ASPCA, the exploding rockets are feared as dogs and cats don’t know what the loud colorful illustrations in the sky are. The pets, if they are afraid of them, they feel motivated to run away. While other pets, dogs specifically, can have an aggressive reaction, barking at the bright explosions for hours. Like humans, animals breathing in the particles can cause red blood cell dysfunction. In addition, some fireworks contain barium, causing heart problems for animals. The burst of illuminations can endanger the well-being of our animals. Hence, there is only one possible solution.
Given the events that have transpired, the only remedy is to ban fireworks in Arizona. The harmful explosions of light have plagued our beloved state for an extensive period of time. Animals domesticated or not have suffered for too long. Action needs to be taken before the current situation gets worse.
Sources:
https://fantasticfireworksnorth.co.uk/10-reasons-why-we-love-fireworks/
https://www.maricopa.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2422&ARC=3563
