In recent years, the ban on fireworks has gradually become a hot topic in society. With the improvement of environmental awareness and people's pursuit of safety, some local regulations completely prohibit the sale and discharge of fireworks. However, a recent report by the Legislative Affairs Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress said that a total ban on fireworks and firecrackers was illegal. This statement has attracted widespread attention and sparked heated discussions.
In the eyes of some, a total ban on fireworks is necessary and reasonable. First of all, setting off fireworks and firecrackers will produce a lot of noise and air pollution, which seriously endangers the health of residents. Especially for the elderly, children, pregnant women and sick people, the sound of fireworks and smoke and dust are more obvious to them. Secondly, fireworks can cause fires, bring hidden dangers to the safety of the city, and cause property damage and people**. Banning fireworks can help reduce the chance of fires and improve the city's safety awareness and disaster prevention capabilities. In addition, banning fireworks also helps protect wildlife and the environment, reducing pollution to the air, water and soil.
Opponents, however, argue that a total ban on fireworks is problematic. First of all, although setting off fireworks can bring some negative effects, in some traditional festivals or occasions, fireworks and firecrackers as a folk activity have special cultural value. Banning fireworks will bring a sense of lack of culture to society and deprive citizens of their right to enjoy traditional cultural activities. Secondly, a complete ban on fireworks and firecrackers may squeeze the relevant industrial chain, affect the livelihood of relevant practitioners, and also bring a certain impact to the local economy. In addition, banning fireworks can also lead to frenzied hoarding of fireworks and illegal sales, which can backfire and lead to other safety concerns.
In response to the question of whether it is legal to completely ban fireworks and firecrackers, we should be able to come from the legal level. Although some local regulations prohibit the sale and discharge of fireworks, the purpose of the law is to protect the public interest of society and the legitimate rights and interests of individuals. A large-scale ban on fireworks and firecrackers may affect the rights and economic interests of some people in traditional cultural activities, so a decision needs to be weighed and made. Fireworks may be restricted in certain places and at specific times to balance the needs of traditional culture with environmental protection and safety considerations.
In addition to the legal discussion, we can also think about this issue from a broader societal perspective. The development of society is inseparable from the protection and inheritance of traditional culture, but at the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to environmental protection and the quality of people's lives. Perhaps by providing more public fireworks areas, the public can enjoy the fun of setting off fireworks without affecting the rights and interests of others. When setting off fireworks, there are also measures that should be taken to reduce the impact of noise and pollution on the surrounding environment and residents.
The ban on fireworks is an issue that requires comprehensive consideration of the rights and interests of all parties. Although there may be some problems and controversies in the total ban on fireworks and firecrackers, we can achieve sustainable development of society by balancing the interests of all parties and improving relevant measures to reconcile cultural traditions, environmental protection and people's safety.
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