Supreme Court Ban: Green Diwali my @$$

Recently Supreme Court banned sale of firecrackers for Diwali in NCR, stating pollution and some stupid reason. The decision, as it seems was backed by no or little data, and a lot by whims and fancies and probably lobbying by Sickulars and Pseudo-Liberals. When the nation and common man cries foul and calls the supreme court communal, the honourable dumb-asses say they are pained/anguished (https://goo.gl/9jPp3c).

Does bursting crackers on Diwali only causes pollution? How about the Christmas and New Year. I have seen the Sydney Fireworks on New Year. On that one event at the harbour, they must be creating more pollution than the entire Delhi over the 2 days. Back home, there are other festivals where we see firecrackers. Come marriage season, across regions and religions, we see a huge display (read show off) of crackers.

Arguing on other points. What is the contribution of firecracker pollution? A rough calculation shows less than 0.01% annually. The firecracker pollution is mostly from gunpowder and low explosives. The automotive pollution is far more toxic with the additives. Let me not talk about the industrial pollution, the chemical plants, tanneries etc. towards which Supreme court turns a blind eye. Some cockeyed logic and a stupid emotional appeal for green Diwali. And for that you want to hurt an entire community, the Majority? Well Done Supreme Court Judges.

Note: Post Diwali, the air quality report and other indicators point the air quality wasn't much different in NCR compared to previous years or the neighbouring locations which did not have any cracker ban.
Inference: Cracker ban is pointless. Supreme court should stop interfering with Hindu festivals and sentiments (Diwali, Holi, Jallikattu, temple rules ... well- it's a long list).

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