[2BNTV]

The recent 4th of July has two players, one who have lost a finger, (JPP), and another player, who lost two fingers, (DJ Wilson), due to playing with fireworks!

Nothing sickens me more than to have the world of talent and throwing it all away, on such an immature act. This also includes players who have lost their life due to drug overdose of heroine, (Len Bias of the Boston Celtics), and the drunk driving of the Dallas Cowboy, who's teammate life was lost when the car crash, inflamed his vehicle. He got out and never went to try and save his friend. I can't remember their names.

One sports writer claims the NFL stands for, "No Finger League". UGGHHHH!!!!

I guess some people will say that these young people are prone to make mistakes and we all should have some empathy for them. All I can think of the millions lost and how this will affect their lives, going forward.

Shall we revive the "we are no role models", argument?

My late brother used to say, "some people just can't stand prosperity"!!!

Very sad, indeed.

[maddie101]

And here in Texas a young man lit fireworks on chest and lost his life. Only 30 years old with a young son. Not sure if alcohol played into the poor choices. Very sad

[graciegirl]

My grandfather, a police officer, drilled it into me and my cousins, just how dangerous setting off fireworks could be. You can't buy them in Ohio. And I listened Poppie. And I taught my kids and they taught their kids the same thing.

[justjim]

Most states have limited the shooting of fireworks to the professionals. Like many activities, alcohol does not mix well---shooting off fireworks is right there near the top of the list along with driving a car or golf cart.

[DonH57]

Gee. I guess it's not my place to remark about fireworks safety on here. Huh. Carry on.

[graciegirl]

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[mixsonci]

Fireworks are not the problem if handled correctly and maturely (like guns). They are legal in many states. I mean how intelligent do you have to be to know that you DON'T light fireworks off on the top of your head, as was recently in the news. Or, diving head first into the low end of a pool and ending up paralyzed (it has happened). And, on and on. I think the cliché "you can't fix stupid" fits very well in these scenarios, too much alcohol is a poor excuse.