I agree and disagree with these articles. It's interesting to read that "24% of those who described themselves as the main cook at a barbecue did not usually cook at home." It's no wonder why folks are getting food poisoning. Buy a thermapen you jack-legs! They are even made in England.
IMO banning grilling in parks is a bit extreme, but I can see their point. There are too many inconsiderate, ignorant people in this world with no shred of common decency that just F-up everything for the rest of us. You can apply that statement to anything in this world tho. Guns and religion are good light hearted examples.
Could you imaging 50 grills of matchlight being fired up while you are enjoying time at the park with your chimney full of lump and trusty thermapen at your side.