They're at it again! Bloody fireworks!!

[Macca]

Exactly... And more respect for the principle of 'do as the locals do', by respecting the traditions of the country you're visiting or living in, which is what any reasonable person would do - and so the unreasonable ones need 'training' on how to behave while they're here!



Marco.

You've got to bear in mind that good proportion of the people celebrating Divali were born here, they aren't tourists or visitors.

[walpurgis]

You've got to bear in mind that good proportion of the people celebrating Divali were born here, they aren't tourists or visitors.

Behaviours are handed down!

[struth]

It is interesting that if we go to their countries we are expected to do as they do, but doesnt seem to work the other way so much. I agree with both points above. yes their are lots of folk born here but they are brought up to behave as their parents and ancestors do. I big on diversity in this country but I do expect the incomers to make an effort to try and become a part of our society and not be determined to be their own. Sure both cultures could learn from each other if they, and to an extent, we, would try harder. But as the minority, they need to try harder as many others do

[Marco]

You've got to bear in mind that good proportion of the people celebrating Divali were born here, they aren't tourists or visitors.

Yes, but two things there:

1) The people celebrating Divali in a responsible and considerate way, whilst still having fun, are not the target of my anger or derision. It's the assholes who just like being a nuisance, and making a noise for the sake of it.

Typically those who buy fireworks and use them, outside of times of major celebrations and festivals - when they shouldn't be on sale.

2) That said, when the parents or grandparents of the former first came to the UK, *that* is when the precedent should've been set, in terms of immigrants being made to integrate properly into UK culture.

If that had happened, years ago, and the authorities concerned had been strict about it, things wouldn't be in the state they're in now!

Marco.

[Marco]

It is interesting that if we go to their countries we are expected to do as they do, but doesnt seem to work the other way so much.

Exactly. It's gross hypocrisy on a grand scale! We let them get away with murder here because we're too frightened on them playing the 'racist card'....!

Marco.

[walpurgis]

A repeat performance tonight. Constant popping and banging outside. Certainly loud enough to be heard clearly over the TV.

[walpurgis]

Same again tonight. But even more so, a steady racket. Less than two days ago but still going even now.

[Minstrel SE]

Oh Ive noticed the fly by night shops setting up now and the regulations do seem tighter.

Large signs are displayed in the windows that nobody under 18 can buy them and it is illegal to use them in the street.

Is there now a narrower time frame in which they can sell them? It seems that way

Anyway tighter regulations suit me as the bloody things are just a nuisance away from an organised display. Have you seen the size of the big ones? There really is no logical reason why they should be on sale to members of the public

[walpurgis]

The law is one thing. But the reality is different, as there is no enforcement!

[walpurgis]

At ten past twelve last night, the 'locals' decided to treat everybody in town to a loud firework display. How considerate!!

From the direction, I'd guess it was coming from the big Indian temple about a quarter of a mile away. It certainly wasn't kids as there were some large and expensive fireworks being used. They're just a bunch of 'couldn't care less' morons!

Probably because the clocks went back they decided it was only ten past eleven. Still illegal as far as I'm aware.