Stay safe
To the editor:
Although I applaud the civic involvement of the young people attempting to get City Commission approval of fireworks in Lawrence, fireworks are not safe even in the hands of professionals. Just this past Fourth, an accident at a professional display in Missouri caused all the fireworks to explode at once. Fortunately no one was injured because the crowd was kept at a distance.
Every year hundreds of people are injured by fireworks, and they cause house fires destroying property. The momentary thrill of shooting off your own fireworks is not worth the risk. Enjoy the professional displays and stay safe.
Jane Tusten,
Lawrence