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12-17-2008, 01:24 PM
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Alamo Fireworks sues Bexar County..seeks $400,000
Whaddya think of this? This is going to strike a nerve on some folks.
Alamo Fireworks filed suit against Bexar County late Tuesday over its ban on the sale and use of fireworks this holiday season. The company is seeking more than $400,000 in disaster relief funds for the churches, nonprofit groups and families that work the fireworks stands as fundraisers.
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12-17-2008, 01:31 PM
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I'd like to hear what Lyle Larson has to say about this. Too bad that yesterday was his last meeting as a commissioner.
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12-17-2008, 02:20 PM
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I just posted that under another thread.
My opinion...I guess the city can sue them back by all the fires that are caused by the fireworks?
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12-17-2008, 02:25 PM
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I would think that those who work for fundraising will not mind the loss since the potential for harm is much greater. Sounds like Alamo needs to see the other side of the profit coin. 
I am happy to see this as my neighbor thought he was smart enough to disobey the law on July 4th. I would rather not have bother the sheriff with drunks setting off fireworks over my house. There was enough trouble last year, no need to repeat those mistakes.  |
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12-17-2008, 02:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lovinSA
I would think that those who work for fundraising will not mind the loss since the potential for harm is much greater. Sounds like Alamo needs to see the other side of the profit coin.
I am happy to see this as my neighbor thought he was smart enough to disobey the law on July 4th. I would rather not have bother the sheriff with drunks setting off fireworks over my house. There was enough trouble last year, no need to repeat those mistakes. |
I don't think that they'll be able to enforce it...folks still have a fireworks from 7/4 left over...and they'll just go black market. Mostly kids will buy them then...adults won't go through the trouble. At least, this is what happened in NY/NJ and CA.
It's an improvement...but to think that it'll stop everyone would be foolish. |
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12-17-2008, 02:35 PM
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Let's go CAMPING!!!!
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If it stops even one fire....
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12-17-2008, 02:49 PM
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Hopefully common sense will prevail and the lawsuit will get tossed.
Could a school sue a neighborhood association or an apartment complex that bans fundraising soliciations?
This could set a precedent in regards to fireworks bans. It'll be interesting to watch.
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12-17-2008, 03:19 PM
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Remember how Helotes was busting people for buying fireworks just outside the city limits then driving on Rt 16 (which is in the city limits)? I am surprised they didn't try to sue the city over that!
Honestly, tough beans for Alamo Fireworks! The law was passed for a reason and if people still guy them on the black market, then they accept the consequences if they are caught with 'em!
If the city pays one taxpayer's cent to settle this, the I am gonna sue them! Well, I don't actually live inside the city limits; but someone should...
Cheers! M2
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12-17-2008, 03:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by majormadmax
Remember how Helotes was busting people for buying fireworks just outside the city limits then driving on Rt 16 (which is in the city limits)? I am surprised they didn't try to sue the city over that!
Honestly, tough beans for Alamo Fireworks! The law was passed for a reason and if people still guy them on the black market, then they accept the consequences if they are caught with 'em!
If the city pays one taxpayer's cent to settle this, the I am gonna sue them! Well, I don't actually live inside the city limits; but someone should...
Cheers! M2
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Yup, people will still buy them black market. They will make a few token busts each season (usually people that have stockpiles, not users) and publicize these, to frighten the rest of the sheople. Those dealers busted will get fines...I've never heard of anyone that was given jail time over fireworks (unless they had a felony record beforehand). Most likely,users will get their "works" confiscated if caught..nothing else. I used to get my fireworks from a cop friend of mine...he always had confiscated 'works" at his home...for his kids. 
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12-17-2008, 03:40 PM
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Life is good
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Can't they still just drive out 471 to Medina county and buy them there?  (Or any other county)
I understand they wouldn't be able to shoot them in Bexar (legally) but buying them shouldn't be a problem. Did I miss something? |
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