About 62 percent of those responding to the Argus-Courier online poll believed it was very or somewhat important for Petaluma to have a community fireworks show. about 38 percent believed that it was not very important or not important at all.
When asked if they would donate to keep the fireworks show going,  opinions were split. About 42 percent said they would, while 43 percent said they would not. Nine  percent of those polled were unsure.
Here were some of the comments.
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“I love firework shows and always look forward to the one here at the fairgrounds every year. The 4th of July is my second favorite holiday, right after Easter, so I truly enjoy the celebration.”
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“I could care less if Petaluma has a fireworks show. It’s always crowded and parking and getting out after the show is a pain in the butt. I certainly wouldn’t donate a dime to see the show happen.”
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“I like the community fireworks event and am willing to voluntarily contribute money. In the grand scope of things, it isn’t a critical government service and the city shouldn’t have to budget for it using public funds that should go to higher priorities.”

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Keep the professional fireworks, but ban the sale of fireworks to the “amateurs!”
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“Petaluma would benefit more by this money going towards our local schools.”
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“Spend the money on street and road repairs.”
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“They are dangerous. Plus, I think all the explosions and rockets and everything glorify violence and war. I think they should be stopped. Maybe we could have a peace gathering of song singing and inspirational readings instead.”
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“This is an American tradition. When we set aside American traditions we start to lose track of what it is to be an American. If that is not politically correct, I don’t care! If it offends someone, I don’t care!”
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“The fireworks show best online casino is a nice thing to have; it is not a need.”
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“In today’s economy, government at all levels should be focused on the needs of a community. If the show can be completely funded with donations then the show should go on.”

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If it cannot be funded by donations then the community has spoken about the show’s worth.”

Please stop trying to shut down this fun family event! Whether it be from the NIMBY’s (not in my backyard), who are too over politically correct, or others, who do not donate to help. And please stop trying to remove the sale of fireworks. Don’t let a few bad eggs who are too dumb to understand the concept that fireworks near dry grass is a bad idea, ruin it for the rest of us responsible 4th of July fireworks admirers.

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This is important to many of us – people come from miles around because their towns no longer do this. Children love it! Let’s not get too politically-correct/ socialistic to get rid of this!

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What would the 4th of July be without being able to watch things blow up?