Regarding the pollution caused by burning paper money in Mid-Autumn Festival, should we ban burning paper money?

Existence is the last word! Just like setting off firecrackers in the New Year, we all know that it pollutes the environment, but it has been a custom for thousands of years and cannot be banned. Changing customs and traditions cannot be achieved overnight.

In addition to burning paper money on Halloween and setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival, there are many negative customs. For example, bullfighting in Spain, people are injured or killed every year, and they are also criticized. Many people also called for the abolition of bullfighting, but others in Spain just disagreed. The same is true of whaling in Japan. With the decrease of whales, the international community has been calling for stopping the killing of whales, but Japan will not do it.

Killing thousands of whales every year under the banner of scientific research. There are also customs such as geomantic omen, fortune telling, Buddha worship, burial and eating dog meat, which can be said to be bad habits. Many people call for changing customs, but it is easier said than done.

We can only respect the local customs and traditions, and at the same time call for changing customs and habits, so that people can slowly accept and change. We can't rush for success like the last time Jiangxi robbed the coffins of ordinary people's homes for cremation. It will only backfire and cause dissatisfaction among ordinary people.

Moreover, the habit of burning paper has existed since the Han Dynasty. Why should it be banned if it has been burned for thousands of years? With a little control, it will not affect the environment at all. Over the years, the report on pollution sources has always been that factory sewage and motor vehicle exhaust account for the highest proportion, while burning incense and paper accounts for a small proportion.

I think we can advocate guidance. To the point where it is not prohibited! Personally, I think there should be restrictions on setting off fireworks and firecrackers in the New Year. For example, only small firecrackers are allowed to be produced and sold, and the time for setting off firecrackers should not be too concentrated. I don't know if you have seen the Spring Festival from night to noon, as if you can't see the road clearly in foggy days! Guangdong people are only allowed to set off firecrackers on holidays, and they will also make a fortune. I advocate setting off firecrackers during the Spring Festival. Of course, the habit of China people's taste of the year cannot be banned.