SIMON Cresswell says it is "daft" to call for the ban of fireworks on open sale, because "bonfire night brings a lot of enjoyment for many families."

Well, I hope Simon and his family have fun letting off their fireworks on November 5, but I do hope he will spare a thought for the elderly, the sick, the vulnerable, and the many pets and their owners in his Tonge Moor Road neighbourhood on that night, as he lights the blue touch paper.

Come on Simon, grow up! Take the children to a real firework display, well away from your densely populated neighbourhood.

Tell the children that even on November 5 we need to show some consideration to others, who may not be as well as you are, physically or mentally.

Tell them it isn't nice to frighten pets and their owners by letting off noisy fireworks in the back garden. Nobody wants to spoil your fun Simon, maybe you are one of those responsible parents who insist on just quiet colourful fireworks in your garden.

But sadly there are many selfish ones, who kid themselves into believing that they are doing it for the children, when in fact most children young enough to want to watch Daddy's display are frightened to death by the fireworks Daddy likes.

No Simon, while we have so many irresponsible and inconsiderate people around, nothing less than a total ban of open sale fireworks will do. Unless, of course, we can ban all noisy fireworks.

Brian Derbyshire

Ribchester Grove

Bolton