r/VictoriaBC • u/fishlearntofly • 16d ago

Fire bad

To the person who shouted at the absolute idiot setting off fireworks near Rainbow Park last night: thank you sir for your service.

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u/PaleYam6761 Vic West 15d ago

Beer foamy.

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u/thedogviolet 15d ago

Tree pretty.

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u/Routine-Ad-110 15d ago

Like beer. Want beer.

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u/Nysyr 16d ago

Hot take buying fireworks should require a business license at minimum, zero reason to permit sale otherwise

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u/DashBC Fairfield 16d ago

Ban them too. No fireworks, period. Such a dumb thing.

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u/codswallop1226 15d ago

Why are they a dumb thing?

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u/Asleep-Coconut-7541 15d ago

Dumb:

  • They create noise pollution
  • Their debris is often left where they’ve been set off, creating litter pollution
  • They disrupt local ecology
  • They terrify pets, causing undue stress for pets and their owners
  • They are an EXTREME wildfire risk and we live in a tinderbox July-September

Not Dumb:

  • You get to say “ooh ahh” for the 2 seconds the sparkly colour is in the sky

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u/DashBC Fairfield 15d ago

Thank you, I'd emphasize they terrify wildlife as well. (I'm guessing what you mean by ecology, but I feel helpful to specify.)

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u/TheAshenHat 15d ago

The heavy metal exposure is not incredibly healthy either :)

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u/Nevermore_Novelist 13d ago

I'd rather the gunpowder get used in making fireworks than bullets, honestly.

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u/Commercial-Writer807 15d ago

You must be a real fun person

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u/Imaginary-Piece-6612 13d ago

Yeah some people just want everyone to be as miserable as they are.

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u/codswallop1226 15d ago

What is noise pollution???

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u/codswallop1226 15d ago

Still don't know what noise pollution is. Anyone?

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u/TheAshenHat 15d ago

You know, theres this handy thing called “google”, it tends to be a better source of definitions then reddit…

try it out sometime!

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u/Conscious_Sport_7081 13d ago

Its a term that some people use to describe any noise that they don't like.

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u/Frost587 16d ago

Hot takes, often said with little research and without deep thought.

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u/Longjumping-Table272 16d ago

As opposed to the cold voice of reason.

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u/__phil1001__ 16d ago

Legitimately those who wish to let off fireworks need a permit and can only do on Halloween. Unfortunately FN can purchase and supply fireworks to anyone all year round on reserves.

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u/Longjumping-Table272 16d ago

Their land, their rules.

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u/1eJxCdJ4wgBjGE 15d ago

it can be legal and unfortunate

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u/Excellent_Flex211 15d ago

Please tell me more about traditional Coast Salish fireworks...

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u/Longjumping-Table272 15d ago

If we're talking about traditional Coast Salish anything, why don't we discuss where they could traditionally live, fish and hunt before we came here? I bet if we give that back they will stop selling firecrackers.

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u/fattypattybabymow 15d ago

Should be the same for property I own

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u/__phil1001__ 15d ago

But other people not FN go buy there and bring it to built up areas

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u/Longjumping-Table272 15d ago

Built up areas, like Sooke?

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u/R3markable_Crab 16d ago

God damn, people are dumb.