CRI听力：Do not bury your social responsibility in the debris of fireworks

Fifteen people were confirmed dead in a recent fire in Fujian Province, when a dozen young people set off fireworks on their table in a bar.

As Chinese people across the country have been celebrating the Spring Festival, firework accidents were reported almost daily during the weeklong public holiday.

The Beijing News has commented that people should enjoy their freedom but also respect others' rights.

Recently, heated debate surrounded the question of whether or not people should be allowed to set off fireworks during festivals, and many local governments finally decided to permit it with certain limitations.

For instance, the Beijing municipal government stipulates that fireworks would only be allowed during certain time periods in the half month from the Spring Festival Eve to the Lantern Festival.

The paper says that there has been improvement in government management from mere restrictions to permission with attached requirements.

However, the paper goes on to say that people should fulfill their own obligations to ensure others' rights. Many people set off fireworks during the night, disturbing the community. (www.hxen.coM)

Some people set off fireworks in prohibited areas and injured passers by.

The paper says that people should only seek enjoyment while following social orders, so that everyone could be ensured of safety and happiness.

The paper also urged people to strengthen their own sense of social responsibility. When many people are praying for good fortune at the beginning of the New Year, they should also restrain themselves from overindulgence for the public good. They could only achieve happiness for themselves when they respect others' rights and interests.