Should fireworks be banned? Deseret News readers share their thoughts

A particularly smoky summer has sparked conversations among Utahns about whether the joys of fireworks outweigh their potential risks.
The Fourth of July proved to be one of the busiest for Utah firefighters in recent memory, prompting the Cottonwood Heights City Council to ban aerial fireworks and Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment to call for a closer look at how fireworks contribute to air pollution. Springville and Salt Lake City have also tightened their firework policies.
Last week,