I read with amazement Roger Boulton's attitude towards the use of fireworks around Bonfire Night (Letters, November 7).

Granted, there does seem to be more elongated use of fireworks compared to my childhood.

However, there are good reasons for this trend. Does Mr Boulton not recognise the fact that not every individual or family can celebrate with fireworks on November 5 for varying reasons?

Was he aware the weather last Tuesday was not exactly conducive to standing outside and enjoying a display?

Is he also aware that, in our increasingly multi-cultural society, some residents may celebrate other key events with fireworks - Diwali, for example?

Perhaps the real point being made is the increasingly worrying trend towards unsupervised children lighting fireworks in the street.

I suggest a little tolerance is called for. After all, taking Mr Boulton's lead, I should have written to you a long time ago to protest about selfish pet owners allowing their cats and dogs to foul footpaths on public and private property.

I could even go so far as to suggest traditional church bells should be silenced to allow us to have a peaceful Sunday morning.

Time to put things into perspective?

-Paul Campbell, Maldon Road, Brighton