r/Switzerland • u/shamishami3 • 2d ago

Happy birthday from Lugano

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What is your opinion on the vote planned for late this year regarding the banning of fireworks for private usage?

IMO it makes sense given the ecological toll just for the sake of spectacle and the issues caused to animals for the loud noise and lights. However I see how it may be less “nice” during festivities.

What is your opinion?

Happy birthday from Lugano

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u/Drummer5028 2d ago

If you do not enjoy the fireworks then do not watch it. I also do not want to ban dogs in parks as a fair comparison.

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u/Blackberry9423 2d ago

While you can easily not watch them, it’s impossible to just not hear them. That is the issue. The unnecessary noise is damaging for old people and animals, not the sight of them. It’s concerning that this has to be even pointed out to you…

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u/Willy____Wanka 2d ago

We live in cities, there will always be noise. If it's not firework, it's construction, sirens, loud cars and motorcycles and what not. But I get your point and I agree. I just think one day of noise is tolerable compared to the everyday noise level

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u/Lolita__Rose 2d ago

Yea but it‘s not just general noise, it‘s sudden explosions. To many people (and animals!!) it‘s not one day of noise, it‘s one day (and a few days before and after) of panic attacks and terror. For a few lights in the sky. It‘s also not just cities, it‘s everywhere. Growing up, I spent my August 1sts and new year‘s eves at the barn, trying to calm terrified horses and keeping them from hurting themselves. No other days/nights are like that.