Blaming GW...Again!
June 6th 2008 16:45
Why is it that when you want to ban something because it can be dangerous, you always blame it as a contributer to global warming? Banning bonfires is a good idea for various reasons. It can get out of control, people burn everything and anything, there is sometimes vandalism associated with it, etc., etc.! Instead they have to use the global-warming-contributer argument. And people seem to be getting fed up with that argument!
Let's look at nature...most grass and forest fires are caused by lightening strikes. These usually happen in areas that are dry and arid and receive little rain. Before man these were natural occurences that happened in nature to replenish the ground of nutrients so that a new forest or grassland can grow.
Let's look at why it is a bad idea for people to burn bonfires...
If they look for wood, it probably isn't age or dried correctly and can put out toxic fumes. This in regards to the ones in close proximity to the bonfire, not on the other side of the earth.
If they burn doors and finished furniture, the varnish can become toxic fumes in the fire.
Fabrics give out toxic fumes.
Then how many actually avoid rubber and plastic items? Tires burn hot and forever and the fumes can kill you quick.
Bonfires are overkill no matter how small or big.
The fire can spread due to carelessness, wind, or just some freaky event.
Now use those arguments or come up with others as to why a bonfire is a bad idea. Using global warming is just lame. In a very careful and controlled environment...complete with firefighters...I have no problem with bonfires.
Let's look at nature...most grass and forest fires are caused by lightening strikes. These usually happen in areas that are dry and arid and receive little rain. Before man these were natural occurences that happened in nature to replenish the ground of nutrients so that a new forest or grassland can grow.
Let's look at why it is a bad idea for people to burn bonfires...
If they look for wood, it probably isn't age or dried correctly and can put out toxic fumes. This in regards to the ones in close proximity to the bonfire, not on the other side of the earth.
If they burn doors and finished furniture, the varnish can become toxic fumes in the fire.
Fabrics give out toxic fumes.
Then how many actually avoid rubber and plastic items? Tires burn hot and forever and the fumes can kill you quick.
Bonfires are overkill no matter how small or big.
The fire can spread due to carelessness, wind, or just some freaky event.
Now use those arguments or come up with others as to why a bonfire is a bad idea. Using global warming is just lame. In a very careful and controlled environment...complete with firefighters...I have no problem with bonfires.
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