No, I agree. And that's why they're banned. But there's a big difference between the 'flares' that folk speak of and these smoke cannisters.
The Bradford City trajedy has not been learned if these continue to be used, as well as a health issue they are a potential weapon in the wrong/careless hands a few weeks of zero tolerance by all clubs will see their demise in use.
I'm talking about the smoke cannisters. We've not had flares brought to our games since the 70's have we? I'll get mi coit.