FIREWORKS: Worse than before

Concerning Chris Willoughby Sr.’s letter published Jan. 15. I grew up in the Spokane Valley and we had SOME fireworks going off in the ’60s and ’70s but nothing like you see today. So I don’t quite upstand your comparison. Your comment about “no area big enough to accommodate a designated area for families” to shoot off their fireworks is misguided. With the few people who will take the opportunity to utilize such an area, there should be plenty of space. Why drive somewhere when you can do it in your own backyard without consequence. Your final comment to ban them or just let it go. They are already banned.

RICK STRAUB 

Hayden