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Squibs and fire crackers pose grave danger to people and animals
DEAR EDITOR,
Both people and animals are fearful of high-pitched noises, but animals in particular have an extremely sensitive sense of hearing for high pitched sounds.
Such noise pollution from squibs and fire crackers not only hurt the ears of animals, but it also frightens and excites them to run wildly, endangering their safety and that of people who may be in their path.
Other forms of loud noise that terrify animals are the rumbling of thunder and lightning — a natural force of nature, and the regular and constant honking of horns from vehicles, an impulse carved in drivers.
But since we have no cure for the two outlined, and because we want to stop the addition of squibs and fire crackers from becoming yet another menace to an already social disorder, squibs and firecrackers should be prohibited.
Some side effects on people from fire crackers is the inhalation of sulphur, hearing loss, sleeping disturbances; and sudden exposure to loud noise can cause temporary or permanent deafness.
The effects on animals are even more severe. Because of their sensitive ear drums, they break loose from their environs and run aimlessly and far away from the piercing noise. Many pet owners lose their dogs this way, never to see them again. All dogs will bark hysterically upon hearing squibs and fire crackers.
It is important for each one of us to act as responsible citizens and discourage the use of fire crackers and squibs. Parents and children should be educated to understand that bursting fire crackers is risky, harmful and dangerous. Fire crackers have injured people in the past, and it is important to understand that prevention is better than cure.
The recent use of fire crackers and squibs should never have taken place in areas where people and animals co-habitate, for the safety of either one. The Government must get involved to ban this dangerous practice and impose severe charges against all individuals who promote this threat.
This is an unconscionable act of selfishness and self-interest for those looking for fun, without a thought for respecting decent people and the welfare of animals.
Zenobia Williams
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