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From: mincher@umn-cs.UUCP (Richard Mincher)
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Subject: Re: Fireworks Warning - (nf)
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Date: Tue, 26-Jun-84 21:02:23 EDT
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Posted: Tue Jun 26 21:02:23 1984
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umn-cs!mincher    Jun 26 14:53:00 1984

     I am a member of two pyrotechnics groups (both of which stress safty!)
and I have never seen (personally) such an accident.  I have put on many 
displays and know several manufacturers.  It shows what a little respect 
and common sense does to increase safty.  I agree completely that the larger,
Class B, fireworks should be handled only by professionals (many pros tend
to shy away from large salutes).

     I would like to say that Class C items, when used with COMMON SENSE
AND LABEL DIRECTIONS ARE FOLLOWED, are more safe than most (many) less
controled substances (guns, gasoline, ect.).  If a bottle says "NOT TO BE
TAKEN INTERNALLY" would someone actually drink the contents of it?
If a piece of fireworks say "PLACE ON GROUND AND GET AWAY" would someone 
hold it in their hand?  Think before you light!

     Thanks for listening.  Have a SAFE AND SANE 4th of July!!




				   Dick Mincher
				   U of Mn Computer Center
				   ihnp4!umn-cs!umn-ucc!rwm

member, Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc.
member, Northern Lighters Pyrotechincs, Inc.

P.S.  Any PGII members out there?