Gerhard Hamm has expressed such a cavalier attitude toward this problem of fireworks. First, his solution was to take a shot of vodka, sedate the dog and go to bed (“Let people enjoy isle tradition of fireworks,” Star-Advertiser, Letters, Jan. 4).
Now, he recommends $5 ear plugs, tax deductible (“$5 earplugs better than fireworks crackdown,” Star- Advertiser, Letters, Feb. 3).
He said there was one death, which for me and many others is one death too many on what should be a celebratory evening to ring in the New Year.
It is not a cultural tradition: The Chinese New Year didn’t create any problems, and fireworks for that celebration are a cultural tradition
This past New Year’s Eve, there might have been only one death, but there were many serious injuries, according to the fire department — not to mention the many people who suffer from PTSD, for whom the night was sheer agony.
Mr. Hamm, go somewhere else for your fun.
Ilse Epple
Ewa Beach
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