I drove home from Lexington, and all along the interstate it was fireworks everywhere tonight.

Just a way for idiots to disturb our peace, bother our dogs, and potentially set our dwellings on fire. Another idiotic move by our resident idiot-Snyder.

Wrong for so many reasons, I hope this law can be reconsidered.

Either way the citizens of our state are going to celebrate the fourth of July with fireworks. At least now all the tax revenue that used to go to our border states like Indiana and Ohio is staying right here at home. You can also bet that the wasted money for local police to enforce the old law can now be redirected for them to fight against crime in other areas. I wold like to see if the new law (statistically) caused more harm then good or if it is just liberarls complaining like they usually do. If our citizens are going to light off fireworks either way, then Snyder is smart by capturing the revenue that was once lost by previous democratic administrations.

People aren't obeying the restrictions
* Igniting, discharging or using consumer fireworks on public property, school property, church property or the property of another person’s without permission.
*Using fireworks under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance, or both.
It says that minors can possess/use fireworks, but guess where they go to do it--public places.

My Dog hates it I find it annoying. I can live with the Fenton three day rule. Now if the police only enforce it. We called several times prior to the period and did not get a response. It is on the books enforce it.

I can understand the economics of keeping money in our state, but communities need to move to limit where and when this takes place. People shooting these things have little common sense oe regard for neighbors and it goes on all summer long at all hours. I wonder if the cost of injuries and police calls doesn't offset the profit. Another step backward for this state. Neighborhoods should be a safe and peaceful place to live.

This law has exploded and backfired! It was like a movie warzone last night, with potbellied, shirtless yahoos competing with professional fireworks displays. It was nerve-wrecking.

What did I say that was rejected?

I like it. If it was not allowed here then people would stiill get them like they have been doing, and the people complaning about it would still be complaning because that's what the do.

People are going to complain about the state being broke, people are going to complain about fireworks.... Cant please them all

My neighbor kept igniting fireworks until, at least 2am. This was a problem for my dogs, my five year old, and now my trashed backyard. Clean up your mess, people!!!! I'm annoyed...can you tell???

I live near the Fenton Hotel. Almost nightly since before Memorial Day, fireworks have been shot off in the area. On one night the police were very responsive, and I appreciate it.
It simply shocks me at the inconsideration, in terms of the neighbors, animals, etc., Oh, and by the way don't we have a fire ban in effect? Seems to me a spark from a firework could ignite a fire.

Oh, I am sorry. Maybe the personal liberty that was so dearly won by our founding fathers doesn't mean much to you, but it means a lot to some of us. Was I annoyed when my neighbors two houses down were launching 5" motars at 1 am this morning? Of course, but it's one night a year. It's a celebration 236 years of kicking-butt and taking names. Simply put, it's part of the American experience. If you hate fireworks; you hate America.

Could last night have been a sign our Michigan economy is improving? Interesting that people were willing to purchase amazing fireworks.

It's a wonderful day to celebrate! But seriously, when we will outgrow the redneck "Hey ya'll, watch this!"...leads to a 911 call. There are many ways to celebrate without the reenactment of war. I feel for my pets every year as they deal with PTSD on this day. Silly and Foolish! I can only image what it must be like for the "outdoor" creatures. Men & Fire...sooo CAVEMAN mentality

Well said Mark... Post 4th of July PTSD... Geez louise, we are getting soft.

If it were one night a year, that would be fine. But it's every night all summer long.

The fireworks are wonderful on the 4th of July. Unfortunately, all of June, July and beyond is unnerving! My little dogs cry all night . We can not differentiate guns being blasted off or fireworks since Michigan bassed a law basically saying any fireworks can be sold. Why can't Shelby Township allow them a few days before and that's it. Living in drought conditions, why wasn't this brought up? I live in a frame house next to a wood barn. It is VERY dangerous for us.

Rather sad that a simple money-grab from the State turned into complete and utter abuse of the new law so instantly. In typical self-centered American fashion, most people who partook in this new ability over did it... my personal experience was not only for the past couple of weeks here-and-there, but last night for a constant 2 hours and 15 minutes on my street alone. And close by enough to rattle my brain, but not on my street, the mayhem continued until midnight. Seriously?? (Not looking forward to this weekend!)

Other than the obvious complete disturbance to, and disregard for, anyone's peace, I too am VERY curious about the statistics on this law. How much 'revenue' was truly generated?? How many fires were addressed? How many people were injured? How many insurance claims were filed for damages to homes? I fear if all is well on that front, we may never have peace again, as the law will never be changed back. And as we all know, relying on the social graces, common sense, and good will of our common neighbor isn't going to get us anywhere... they didn't care before, they won't care ever.

Wish I was catty enough (and rich enough!) to rent some HONKIN' big and powerful speakers, and on July 4th next year at 5:30AM begin blasting patriotic music from those speakers for 2 1/2 hours straight. Disturbing the peaceful vacation-day sleep of my fun-loving, patriotic neighbors?? Nahhhh... 'just being patriotic'; right??

I think the law was good to pass for business, but not real nice on my ears. Should have added a stipulation restricting the use of the these fireworks to July 3rd-July 5th and no later than 11pm. If it got dark earlier than 10, I'd say restrict it to 10pm! Not a great law for families with new babies.

What were politicians THINKING when approving this FIREWORKS law??????
If it was a money issue, couldn't they come up with something better?

I am glad the going forward it is illegal to light them in Macomb Twp. except on 10 certain days! It has been a nightmare in my neighborhood and I am damn glad it's over! People are rude & inconsiderate enough and now we give them free reign to light off fireworks whenever they want to. I have a job and needed to be up early for work and the booms never quit until very late last night. I am VERY unhappy with the new law and the legislators that passed it!

Our legislators are idiots.... the mortars, rockets, and other explosives add nothing to the celebration of our independence. A man should be entitled to peace in his home, his pets should be free from terror, and his property should be protected from missles and fire. What was this "highly paid... full time legislature" thinking when they passed this law. The pursuit of happiness does not revolve around making your neighbors miserable with explosives. I can see NO logical reason to allow the sale of such explosives .... things were fine the way they were... for the last three nights it has been a nightmare... heat, rockets, mortars.... how stupid.

My wife is mad at me. Sent me up to Krogers in Brighton to buy some sparklers for the kids and I also stopped by the fireworks tent next to the Busy Bee. Got 144 screaming moon bottle rockets with report for $7.99 AND 6 mini festive ball lights that launch from a mortar for $10. Aw, c'mon! She's worried I'll catch the woods on fire or put an eye out.

Last year there were approximately 12,000 trips to the emergency department for fireworks accidents and about 8 deaths. Expect that number to increase by 50%.

BOOM BOOM, Come on, out go the lights! (Thank You Pat Travers band)

I think people likely went a bit overboard this year with the excitement of being able to legally shoot off fireworks. Hopefully in future years things will settle down.

My experiences in other states where it was legal was that people shot off a few fireworks here and there but didn't try to recreate the freedom festival in their own backyards every night.

I was going to respond to about 20 posts, but I'll sum it up into one:
1. An idea does not become law with out at least some bi-partisan support, so blame Snyder if it makes you feel better, but it's not the action of one individual.
2. Many of the activities you complained about are still illegal.
2.a. Everyone who complained about fireworks after 11pm didn't read the bill.
2.b. Everyone who complained about fireworks right near their house didn't read the bill.
3. At some point we have to decide what we want as a society.
3.a. If you want expensive social programs, or perfect roads, or extra cops...the government has to raise revenue.
3.b. If you are all for individual liberties like legalized marijuana, gay marriage, or the availability of fireworks, you have to be prepared for the unintended consequences. Some good, like the guy at the end of the street giving you an awesome free fireworks show. Some bad, like the dog being scared, or a fire.

Quite a celebration last night. I was on the road and and everywhere I went there were firework displays. Quite awesome. I hope everyone remained safe.

Sounds like a war zone, my poor old dog has been hiding for days now, at one point I thought she was going to have a heart attack. Glad I was on vacation this week and didn't have to get up at 4:30 am as fireworks where still going off at midnight.. When there is a burn ban there should be a fireworks ban. There are laws but no police force will come to northern Livingston county to enforce. Just glad my careless neighbors didn't try to burn down my property again with fireworks this year.

It should have been put before the voters!

Not crazy about the new law. All the noise is annoying after several days. I think it really needs to be limited to the day of.

This is simply dreadful; we are living in a war zone in Orion Township. Our dog is on drugs for anxiety. We can't sleep. Fireworks blast every day and began in mid May. The governor and legislators, hopefully, are getting the same in their neighborhoods.

4TH OF JULY ? WHEN WAS THE 4TH OF JULY? I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THIS SH@& FOR 3 WEEKS !!! ANOTHER SNYDER WAY OF HELPING OUT THE BUSINESSMAN AT OUR EXPENCE. REMEMBER THIS AT HIS NEXT ELECTION!!!

Here's what I think...https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/547530_10151902460605176_1543934569_n.jpg

I liked it and my kids too. It brought back many memories from my younger days. At least this time we didn't have to run away from the police. Teach kids to be safe and responsible. Clean up and be considerate. Use some common sense and it's a good time.

If screaming babies and terrorized dogs are funny to you,then I think this law is a real giggle!

I'm for celebrating the Holiday, but it is ridiculous when you have to hear them a month before and for hours! JE

Fire works are explosives...and in reality they are not that much different than a gun. The law requires that you take a test and obtain a license to own a gun. Fireworks should require the same regulations and the same consequences. (my personal view...I really don't care what other people think)

The Fireworks law says that you can only use them for three days over a federal holiday - the day before, the day of, and the day after. If you are not reporting incidents outside the three days, then law enforcement doesn't know.

Cities have sound ordinances. If you are not calling the police to report excessive noise after 11pm, then you are partly to blame...and if you are calling the police and no action is being taken on their part, then you need to let local government officials know that this is happening. Ferndale City Council meeting is tonight at 7:30 (City Hall). You have to opportunity to make your complaints during the Call To Audience portion of the meeting.

I love fireworks so naturally I love the new law. I think this year was a little crazy because the fireworks just became legal. As time goes on the constant popping will simmer down......I hope.

moon howling lefties out in full force on this topic.

Don't forget that it a new law was just passed so everybody is going crazy. It is mostly done and over with.... Next year it will most likely not be as bad. For example, when the new iTouch came out, everybody went crazy... right? Then it died down........ Same thing with fireworks. I am 99.9% sure that this will not be a problem. We are done with 4th of July so why is everybody still arguing?

Dear Anonymous Awesome person, the problem is there are a lot of people who start these fireworks way before July 3 and continue after the 4th. It happens every year, not just this year. They also do it after you fall asleep and wake you up with a big boom! They are clever enought o do it just once, so if you call the police they are done and in their house and don't get caught. Then they will wait 15 minutes or so, come out and do another one,wake you up, go back in the house and not get caught. This is the worse it's ever been of course since it was all legalized, but all it takes is a few people in your neighborhood to ruin your summer. Our dog is terrified and we can't get her outside to do her job, so we have to hope she can hold it til sometime iin the wee morning hours when it has all stopped. Our sleep is interrupted and then we can't get back to sleep. It was never okay and never will be.

And dear "Old Goat", My dog is a real dog, a beautiful Lab, and she's a big dog. We got her from the pound so we don't know what has made her so terrified of noises, we just know she is. Perhaps some mean person threw firecrackers at her, we don't know.And it's not just about the dogs, although that is a real issue. We as people don't care for all the noise either. There are also concerns about someones house or garage catching on fire. I just don't understand how anyone can get such a kick out of making noise.

Crazy, Wonder how busy the local hospitals were last night with injuries due to fireworks?? Went out to breakfast this morning and there was a young man with both hands heavily wrapped with bandages. Wanted to ask if it was worth it ???

I honestly don't see how it has been any different from years past. In fact, I think it was less spectacular. I heard more than I saw. The dogs seem to be a big issue for some, I wonder how they all fared the other night when that thunderstorm came through. Where I'm at, I don't recall hearing so much thunder with so much frequency. I suppose with the new ordinance, Utica will only have to deal with the fire work noise for some thing like 7 holidays a year. It'll be interesting to see how that works out.

So much for fireworks. Why don't some of you folks who live in Grosse Pointe Woods get cranked up like this about the city government asking you to raise your taxes 16 per cent without any guarantee that they'll spend the money on anything except more salaries, perks and parties? Hey, I've got dogs, too, who cower and shake with all the crazy fireworks this time of year. GP Woods explodes like the East Side of Detroit where I grew up. I have a rescue Yorkie silky who lives under my bed. Wait until New Year's Eve! You want to pick up a project when this dies down, check out the Woods proposed multi-million dollar tax increases on the Nov. 6 ballot.

I'm already tired of the fireworks. We have plenty of great shows put on by our parks and municipalities. Stop firing bottle rockets passed my baby's window at night!!

Im very very tried of it, going to Lake Orion fireworks was great but if this keeps going it will not make it special anymore....please!!!! not happy at all..

It not the fireworks, it,'s the idiots that can't control and follow the rules about using them. We had someone light them off at 230am this morning in the parking lot of Pulaski Park. Adults use some self control and consideration of your neighbors. Even during the thunderstorm last night , they could not stop using them.

I DON'T THINK MUCH OF THE NEW LAW. ARE WE THAT BAD OFF THAT WE NEED THE EXTRA TAX MONEY? IT WAS LIKE A WAR ZONE SOME OF THE BLAST RATTLED THE WINDOWS AND THEN YOU HAVE THE WACKOS THAT WERE SHOOTING BOTTLE ROCKETS RIGHT ACROOS THE STREET MAKING IT INTERESTING TO GO BY THEIR HOUSE.

I Feel that the new Michigan Law for fireworks is great. I know others are not too happy with the new law due to loud explosions. But its more convient because I dont have to drive to Ohio or Indina to buy rockets or any of the good stuff. I know fireworks are not safe and I know their annoying but to be honest the only time it sounded like a war zone was on the forth of July. Alot of yall thats complainning yall act like yall never heard an explosion before out yall whole life I have pets as well, I have two dogs and the house behind me shot M80s. My pets got used to it after a few hours. Those of you who complainned and said yall were woken up by explosions well let me say this. I understand how yall feel and I understand yall dont like to be bothered while sleeping. But over the summer I been woken up more times by lawmowers then fireworks. The thing is, The governor all he trying to do is make it legal for us to have more fun on the holiday. I would rather see more people lighting fireworks then out there in the streets drinking and driving. You decide

Bad law and bad when the neighbors (amateurs) are setting them off threatening the safety, health and welfare of both your property and yourself. I think the insurance companies should put a clause in their coverage contract, you want to do this, you live in a neighborhood on top of your neighbors, you pay more so your neighbors are assured of adequate coverage through you should you harm them or their property. Health care, you intentionally buy these little "explosives" they don't cover the injuries-or your deductible is tripled. I understand the right to celebrate, but really, leave it to the professionals in a more safe and pre-determined area so others aren't threatened even by fire from the burning debris.
This "free for all" that has more potential to harm innocent people and property should be reconsidered in Lansing. And storing the stuff on your property....are you kidding me??? In this heat??

I saw on the news where one of the legislators who voted FOR this law admitted she didn't think it all the way through. She said it did sound like a war zone in her neighborhood and her neighbors also were shooting them off way into the night. Maybe now that it's happened they'll go back and rethink the law and add many more clauses about who, how and when they can be set off. I agree with those here who also said going to a local community fireworks show was a special family event and this law has removed that. As a matter of fact it's made fireworks such an annoyance that the cities that hold annual firework shows may find people not wanting to attend. Which then in turn decreases the city's revenue - will the state be sharing the money they reap from this nonsense law with the local municipalities?

It's already begun. People are blowing their fingers off and now are going to sue. So where's the profit in that? Besides the medical bills they may not be able to pay, disability for life, pain, suffering, and sue the company that sells the duds. ?? I like fireworks,on the 4th of July, but it's going to turn into a fiasco if you ask me.

I have no problem with fireworks on the fourth of July but why do they have to go off before and after? Every year it's a trip to the vet and a $200 dollar bill because my poor dogs get so nerved up they develope hot spots that bleed. Not to mention having to crawl under the bed to drag them out to go to the bathroom at night. Not an easy thing to do with steel rods and screws in my back. Taking them our before dark doesn't help because people are lighting these things off through out the day and night. This has gotton rediculous. I don't care to listen to my neighbors behind me shooting off fireworks at all hours. I don't say anything to them. I think i'll wait until about 3:30 am and lay a pile of firecrackers outside their bedroom window and let them rip. See how they like it when they are trying to sleep!

I despise all the noise. Some fireworks are lit missiles. Several times I went out to inspect the roof to make sure it wasn't on fire. Both July 3rd and July 4th, I tried to go to bed around 10:00 to 10:30PM and couldn't due to the noise. Why isn't it confined to a park? There were 4 - 5 different neighbors lighting these fireworks. Crazy!!!!

It is all good with me. It is only a few hours a few days of the year. Let them have thier fun and just go about your business. Might be a good opportunity to see a movie or relax at a park with the family if the noise at home is too much for you. Turn lemons into lemonade right? We can all mumble and grumble about this and that.. loud music..people driving too fast... or just enjoy life and say maybe we let them enjoy the 4th but only until 11pm or midnight on weekends. Compromise :-)

It is hilarious to read all the comments about how fireworks have been made legal and how stupid it was...What everyone needs to realize is that there are always going to be complaints about everything from those who want to complain. What you people should be complaining about is that you didn't call the cops when they were disturbing the peace after hours...ALL CITIES HAVE NOISE ORDINANCES! If the cops don't respond, that's not Govenor Snyders fault! If stupid people are being stupid with the fireworks, that's on them, not Snyder! Everything always has to be a political thing!

Sorry your neighbors did that SandiC.. some people can be inconsiderate. Harder when the holiday falls on a weekday too. When I said go see a movie or do something with friends/family I was more thinking of during the day if bottle rockets and firecrackers annoy you. That's how it was in my part of town at least. The loud booms at night I just kind of pretended was thunder.. they bother my dog and I a little but we got through it. Mind over matter I suppose. I guess in my eyes I am proud to live here in the USA where we have such freedoms and rights as Americans. Just today I heard that for the first time in a very long time, N. Korea made pizza, Fries and Burgers legal. In other parts of the world wemen have no rights if any and cannot show their faces. Other places deal with such horrible things on a daily basis I am willing to put up with the noise because it means those booms and bangs hopefully wont ever be caused by bombs and guns. But that is just me. I am not so fond of the Pride Parade that creates noise and congestion or the Woodward Cruise that, for weeks on end, I have to deal with loud engines, crowded roads and exhaust. However, it is not forever and brings people together. Can't make everyone happy. Have a safe and happy summer everyone.

I am wondering if the Patch websites are run by a democratic organization. Every political ad I see is for a democrat running for office. There seems to be a lot of ads supporting different fundraising efforts for Barrack Obama. A lopsided amount of the comments seem to be coming from democratic constituents complaining about Rick Snyder or other elected republicans. I was wondering if anybody knows if this site it democratically biased. I know that the parent company that owns/operates Patch sites across the country is AOL/Time Warner. Any non-negative answers are welcomed. Just a young American mind wondering.

I also live on Taylor street and this morning was awaken from sleep at 1:00am when I have to get up for work at 5:00. NOT HAPPY. It is unfortunate that are local police department has to deal with this bad law that the state passed. Are they going to share in all that extra tax money for are police department?

They should leave the heavy-duty fireworks to the professionals ... What can go wrong ... http://www.mlive.com/news/index.ssf/2012/07/man_blows_part_of_his_genitals.html

So much for the new law and any enforcement for the time designated---there is no way to enforce it when you have intermittent fireworks going off as we did in our area on Friday night, July 6---people don't care and don't respect ordinances, rights, or laws. It's a shame to see the deterioration of society. Anyway noise interrupted another evening sporadically enough that it would be impossible to enforce. The Sate needs to repeal this and start thinking about what is important instead of putting innocent peoples property and safety at risk.

If Michigan decides to keep this law on fireworks they need to amend it for residential use in neighborhoods where there are pocket size lots--I mean, what were they thinking? When lots are 80X60, and a house and garage sits on it, the property can not accommodate what the State just allowed without a problem. What about the adjacent property and their rights? What about fires? What about the peaceful use and enjoyment of your property? The State blew it, (no pun intended) What were they thinking? For a law to jeopardize again the health and safety of others on their own property and put at risk their property was wrong. The State should be protecting and not advocating risk factors that are very real and the potential for protracted litigation.

I'm a little late in the posting, but the night before the annoyance was sparse, but still going on at 1:10 AM. One last blast. On the 4th, it was continuous. I believe this is because our court abuts the Ford Estate on the West side of Lakeshore. I think they were using that area, but am too handicapped to investigate. It was incessant from twilight through at least 1:00 AM. this 20 minute thing is impossible to contain. Why would one want to remember the rockets red glare of any kind? that always represents fear, anger, and death, not victory. Silvia Fiondo

I thought the fireworks displays in our neighborhood were beautiful! The purpose of the fireworks was originally intended to help us remember the hard fought independence we enjoy today. It's only once a year in July that we celebrate our country so magnificently. Our country is a melting pot of so many different cultures and everyone is able to appreciate the beauty of the fireworks.

"Only one day of the year", eh? Well, guess what I've been hearing tonight!

Fireworks don't belong in the neighborhoods, but thanks to stupidity, they are here now.They should be kept on that person's property. All of it. Embers, sparks, debris, smoke, all of it. These people & the State have no rights to give away anyone else's private residential property rights. And they don't have the right to jeopardize anyone else's' health safety or property by allowing this "legal" action by others in a residential areas. I like how they always face the stuff away from their own property. Maybe the law should have a clause. You must set them off from the perimeter of your property facing into your property. 'Bet they wouldn't be doing it then. Yes, there are noise ordinances, but how is anyone going to get them enforced at all hours As I write this, someone is setting them off now and it Sat. July 7, at 10:09 pm..people don't care about the law-the law just gave them the right to be an idiot legally. I don't know of any police department that has the money and the extra employees to patrol and stop this. Our officers are great, but with construction, bars, impaired drivers, electrical problems &heat problems, they have better things to do than try to chase down the neighborhood idiot that set these off, then runs off until it's all clear, then comes back, does it again, disappears, It's a real enforcement problem, a nuisance and against the law, but how to you enforce it? I hope it rains tonight-that means no BOOM! KABOOM! at all hours after 11:00pm.

Thanks CP--a few local neighbors have been following this and there are about 8 people around me contacting Snyder. You are not going to believe it, on the next block someone is setting off more noise makers and it is Sunday 4:35pm, July 8--
It's Sunday,for gosh sakes, the holiday is long over---and so are the inclusive dates to do this. The State created more costly problems than any revenues to the State will ever be able to offset, in addition, they really ------ --- a lot of voters and taxpayers.

When the holiday is in the middle of the work week I can totally understand fireworks the weekend before, the day of and the weekend after. I had my friends and family over for a party last night and I lit some some very nice 36 shot displays. Even the neighbors were cheering....

I guess law and ordinances only apply to those who respect it--everyone else feels they are an exception and above the law. Just validates the cost of enforcing this.
Imagine if we all felt laws were for everyone else but we are the exception......
I guess people will look for any excuse to validate and exonerate themselves when they intentionally break the law..any excuse, even the day of the week becomes a reason to break the law. Good one!

I didn't heat any fireworks last night... Did you? So what are you guys arguing about? Really, you guys are just wasting your time!

I think the fireworks are wonderful. I love the lights, the smells and the sounds. These are the sounds of summer! I especially love to hear the children laughing and running around outside, backyard bonfires where friends gather and grow, and the gentle glow of solar lights in the neighborhood. Ahhhh...summer. How I love thee :-)

Fireworks are fine by me too. If anything they are beautiful and brought my neighbors and I closer. I guess I am lucky I do not live by the Negetive Nancies and Crabby Patties on here. Complain all you want but I am positive the local police have MUCH more important things to like stopping real crimes. I dont enjoy dogs barking at all hours either but it happens and I lived.

Seee........... We are getting somewhere! I for one am going to stop arguing and complaining on the patch..... Are you?!?

Tune in and watch a re-play of the Rochester City Council of Mtg. of July 9, 2012.
Our Council, 7 elected officials, and not one of them advocated for this new law. Matter of fact, they commented on their observations-the safety, the noise, using public property, littering other's property, babies unable to sleep, disturbing the public, infringing on the property rights of others, disregard for the designated hours and days. It was said that it was "out of control" in Rochester and it was all over the city. They talked about the number of calls they were receiving and how to enforce this. They also stated that Lansing was receiving a lot of input and it was not in support. Our city is going to look into this to see what can be done if anything. So for those of us called "negative and crabby", nice to know that elected officials representing taxpayers and residents from all over the city are of the same opinion, and so are all those that were contacting them.
I understand the police dept also rec'd a fair amount of calls. Time to let the City and Lansing re-think this for the protection of the health, safety, use and enjoyment as well and protection of real property of all taxpayers and residents, from risk by these amateurs.

Dear dog owners,

My neighbor got a "thunder shirt" for his dog. He swears by it for keeping his dog calm during fireworks. Google it and you will find several choices.

Not an answer to the problem, but thought I'd pass it along.

I'm all for fireworks, but when kids are setting them off outside your front door all day long and late at night every night, it gets kind of ridiculous. I know people are excited about the new law, but we need to give the snap-crackle-pop a little rest and space out the fiery celebrations.

Can one of the bottle rocket lovers please help me dispose of all the red sticks on my roof and in my yard? Oh yeah, and be careful handling the ones that haven't exploded yet.

Well, like my momma used to say, "it's all fun and games until someone gets an eye poked out." What kind of consumer protections are there regarding the products themselves? In a society where everything we eat, drink, medicate with, drive, wear and use for entertainment purposes is pre-tested and re-tested ad nauseum, why are we allowed to happily purchase foreign-made products sold from hastily erected corner kiosks, run by itinerant "merchants"? Products without warranties intended for personal, home use that can cause serious bodily harm and property damage?

Got news for you folks! We surely are not the first state to pass such an, all consumer fireworks Law, and we surely arnt gonna be the last? Do your research on some of these other states who have had them for years without a change back. the prob is you folks are to lazy to do research, yep that's right! It'll die down, ordinances will be passed with time, and July will soon be long gone. Get over it and quit crying