Man dies in fireworks accident

When the fireworks lit up over Quakertown's Memorial Park on the Fourth of July, most assumed the display's finale had come.

[my opinion]

WOW, That's just a unfortunate accident. Official's say. This young man's life nothing. Funny thing is that .I heard of all the dangers for everyday citizen's setting off fireworks because it's illegal.Agreed that fireworks can be a hazzard .I'm certain that if this was a civilian it would not be a unfortunate accident.Official's seem to love to sweep things under the carpet.

[Tom]

Unfortunately stuff happens and no matter how safe you are the unexpected can still happen.

[Local guy]

I just don't get it. All this information on how deadly fireworks can be and Pennsylvania has laxed it's laws on their usage.

Why can you buy fireworks in this state after so many years they were banned? I'm sure they were banned for a very good reason. Guess the law won't be changed till a civilian gets killed.

[Moto GP]

There was just a documentary on yesterday morning that chronicled Zambelli and what goes into making, setting up and launching fireworks. They are one of the biggest names out there. Judging from the documentary it appears they take safety very seriously.
Side Note: The documentary said that the display they were doing for the show was a New Years Eve show in Baltimore, it would be 19 minutes long and cost more than $8000 a minute.
Bethlehem has 4 displays per year,
New Years Eve early, New years eve at midnight, July 4th, Musicfarce... although I suppose Musicfarce pays for theirs.

[juggalotus1264]

Local guy wrote:

I just don't get it. All this information on how deadly fireworks can be and Pennsylvania has laxed it's laws on their usage.
Why can you buy fireworks in this state after so many years they were banned? I'm sure they were banned for a very good reason. Guess the law won't be changed till a civilian gets killed.

just stop. im so tired of hearing how dangerous things should be outlawed. guess what??? life is dangerous, no matter how safe you think you are youre still in danger. if they outlaw fireworks whats next? cars, guns, jumpropes, swimming pools??? this was an accident, an unfortunate one but an accident none the less.

[Moto GP]

Local guy wrote:

I just don't get it. All this information on how deadly fireworks can be and Pennsylvania has laxed it's laws on their usage.
Why can you buy fireworks in this state after so many years they were banned? I'm sure they were banned for a very good reason. Guess the law won't be changed till a civilian gets killed.

Guns and Bullets kill plenty of civilians...should the State take our right to carry arms away? Cars kill even more civilians... Food recalls kill civilians....at what point would you draw the line as to what is legal v illegal?
I'd just let Freedom ring and be glad I live in America.

[JoisyGirl]

juggalotus1264 wrote:

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just stop. im so tired of hearing how dangerous things should be outlawed. guess what??? life is dangerous, no matter how safe you think you are youre still in danger. if they outlaw fireworks whats next? cars, guns, jumpropes, swimming pools??? this was an accident, an unfortunate one but an accident none the less.

Yeah, I mean how long have people been getting killed in automobiles & we still drive them?? Blasphemy!

[Matt]

I was at the show on Saturday... I thought they continued and concluded with the finale... and afterward there was a huge BOOM.

[Moto GP]

Mary wrote:

Just to repeat what I said yesterday...
It makes no sense to me why anyone would condone fireworks. Let's see...spend your hard-earned money, just to explode something, risking a fire, risking permanent injury or death, causing noise and air pollution...all for one little "oohh" or "ahhh"?? What is right about that?
People who love fireworks are irresponsible and foolish lemmings.
This idiot choose to "work" with fireworks. He knew they were dangerous! He got exactly what he deserved, foolishly working around something that is specifically designed to explode. I have no sympathy for people like this. None!
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Just think, two days ago this young kid was alive, enjoying life and looking forward to a lifetime ahead. Had he chosen not to foolishly mess with something that he KNEW was dangerous, he would still be alive today.
For you those of you who say that driving is risky, you are RIGHT. The big difference here is that unlike driving, the ONLY purpose for fireworks is to put those who use them directly in harm's way. There is no benefit to fireworks, whatsoever. Driving, eating, working, etc., all have a purpose other than causing danger and you know it!

"There is no benefit to fireworks, whatsoever." They are entertainment, that is the benefit. By your flawed logic we need to ban sports, movies, music, etc, anything that's only purpose is to entertain should be made illegal by your thought process. It is my opinion that people with your philosophical background are far more dangerous than the possibility of an accidental fireworks mishap.
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave..huh, glad to see you really know what the country stands for Mary.

[juggalotus1264]

Mary wrote:

Just to repeat what I said yesterday...
It makes no sense to me why anyone would condone fireworks. Let's see...spend your hard-earned money, just to explode something, risking a fire, risking permanent injury or death, causing noise and air pollution...all for one little "oohh" or "ahhh"?? What is right about that?
People who love fireworks are irresponsible and foolish lemmings.
This idiot choose to "work" with fireworks. He knew they were dangerous! He got exactly what he deserved, foolishly working around something that is specifically designed to explode. I have no sympathy for people like this. None!
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Just think, two days ago this young kid was alive, enjoying life and looking forward to a lifetime ahead. Had he chosen not to foolishly mess with something that he KNEW was dangerous, he would still be alive today.
For you those of you who say that driving is risky, you are RIGHT. The big difference here is that unlike driving, the ONLY purpose for fireworks is to put those who use them directly in harm's way. There is no benefit to fireworks, whatsoever. Driving, eating, working, etc., all have a purpose other than causing danger and you know it!

no he chose to have a job. tell me my dear what purpose does driving have? is there not mass transit? cabs? subways etc? youre foolish and hate filled towards someone who it seems did nothing wrong other than try to entertain people and make an honest days pay.

[Get A Job]

I hate fireworks, and for good reason. The noise scares my dogs. and they are SO Dangerous! I hate this time of year! Had some idiots that live behind us setting their own off, drunk none the less! I was waiting for them to burn down the neighborhood! The cops should have put a stop to it after the 1st BANG!

[Unhappy in Lehigh]

Get A Job wrote:

I hate fireworks, and for good reason. The noise scares my dogs. and they are SO Dangerous!

I hate dogs, and for good reason. The noise scares my daughter. and they are SO Dangerous!

Shall we continue?

[Unhappy in Lehigh]

Get A Job wrote:

I was waiting for them to burn down the neighborhood! The cops should have put a stop to it after the 1st BANG!

Oh, and did you CALL the cops after the 1st BANG to tell them that your neighbor was allegedly committing an illegal act?

[normal]

Unhappy in Lehigh wrote:

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I hate dogs, and for good reason. The noise scares my daughter. and they are SO Dangerous!
Shall we continue?

Very Good Point!

To "MARY", you are a control freak and need professional help. you have serious issues or no filter...you decide which.

[JoisyGirl]

Mary wrote:

The big difference here is that unlike driving, the ONLY purpose for fireworks is to put those who use them directly in harm's way.

You're always in harm's way in a vehicle that weighs at least a ton & has the capability of going speeds in excess of 80 mph. Just waking up in the morning or the mere act of being born puts us in harm's way every second of every waking moment. We may as well just live in a bubble.

[JoisyGirl]

Get A Job wrote:

I hate fireworks, and for good reason. The noise scares my dogs. and they are SO Dangerous! I hate this time of year! Had some idiots that live behind us setting their own off, drunk none the less! I was waiting for them to burn down the neighborhood! The cops should have put a stop to it after the 1st BANG!

You sound like a real joy for a neighbor. Let me guess, all dogs & no kids.

[Hank Hill]

i thought the pros knew what they were doing.

[Bleed Black and Orange]

juggalotus1264 wrote:

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just stop. im so tired of hearing how dangerous things should be outlawed. guess what??? life is dangerous, no matter how safe you think you are youre still in danger. if they outlaw fireworks whats next? cars, guns, jumpropes, swimming pools??? this was an accident, an unfortunate one but an accident none the less.

I was injured in a freak jump rope accident once. Just horrible. I've never been able to go near one since.

[Mr Safety]

BAN FIREWORKS SHOWS PERMANENTLY WORLDWIDE.

[LIFE]

There is danger all over the world which cannot be advoided.