claim: there was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior."
author: eric turner
evidence_1: (c) it shall be unlawful for any licensee to distribute explosive materials to any ....  not later than 15 years after the date of entry into force of the convention on the.
evidence_2: there was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after  connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior." — politifact  rhode ...
evidence_3: mar 24, 2015 ... writing to you in regards to my son matthew, 14 years old, died july 5, ......  discarded metal stick sparklers after they have expended their ...... so, i mean, a  pretty high percentage, and ...... in 2000, connecticut legalized the sale and use  of ... decrease in fireworks related injuries in 200, compared to the 14 ...
evidence_4: there was "a 57-percent decrease in fireworks-related injuries in 2000 [after  connecticut legalized sparklers] compared to the 14 years prior." — politifact ...
evidence_5: feb 3, 2011 ... an act to amend the penal law, in relation to offenses relating to .... of 15  account for approximately 40% of fireworks-related injuries; .... "in effect. the  devices that this bill would legalize are toys that explode." .... page 14 .....  furthennore, it could take an additional year after such adoption to ...... page 57 ...