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ecotourusa3 months, 1 week ago
I'm sure there are many out there that will be very disappointed not to be able to let off some fireworks.
(boo-hoo)
A couple years ago, I witnessed a beautiful blue heron directly hit by an m-80. the bird was seriously injured and had to be put out of its misery.
After this horrible tragedy, I decided that fireworks are not only dangerous, but, during devastating economic times, the implementation of alternative methods for how we celebrate the 4th of July are necessary.
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lvrofwolves3 months, 1 week ago
Personally I don't want it to change and don't think it needs to, people just need to be very careful and act responsible, same as always. I'd probably feel the same as you if I had witnessed something like that, but the blame would go to the person responsible.
I admit I would like to see firecrackers GONE, I am scared of them after seeing someone throw one in where a band was playing and it blew a hole in the drummers back...I wouldn't like seeing anyone lose their fingers etc...
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dandt16123 months, 1 week ago
Every time I drive by a fireworks stand I have seen NO buyers and if there are it has been one car only. One way to measure the scale back is the quiet nights in my neighborhood. Last year it just about drove us crazy and this year it's VERY quiet with only one neighbor shooting fireworks off. It's been nice and my dogs are enjoying the 4th more this year as well from the lack of POP POP POP.
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ecotourusa3 months, 1 week ago
It's funny. I was invited to a 4th celebration. I asked the host if there would be fireworks. He said not. Therefore, I will go. the bird that was hit (described above) happened at another party with the same people. And, I vowed never to participate in this destructive, waste of money, madness.
(check out spadecaller's video and celebrate! here's the link:
http://design.propeller.com/story/2008/07/03/ju...
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Nowalive3 months, 1 week ago
This is not only effecting backyard fireworks, but also municipal fireworks displays. Here most of the individual towns have cancelled their displays. My little area here outside Philly has cancelled it's display due to cost. Shame really. Our display always began with a retelling of the areas role in the fight for independence, with a history of the tradition of the fireworks display representing the the assault that inspired Sir Francis Scott Key to pen our national anthem. Not this year though. I will miss that.
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ecotourusa3 months, 1 week ago
you're not missing out. fireworks are stupid. wast of money that goes up in smoke and is dangerous.
with all the budgetary cuts taking place, finally cities are getting smarter.
and, have you ever heard of laser light shows?
they can be spectacular displayed on a huge skyscraper. time to be creative...
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Nowalive3 months, 1 week ago
Laser light shows are nice, but the effect is not the same. I would much prefer to hear the the intro I described and FEEL the feelings that ran through Sir Francis Scott Key and those who fought for their independence. To hear the roar of the cannons, to smell the cordite and gunpowder, to see the sky erupt into dazzling exposions of light. To me it is the same as reading a great work of literature and being whisked away to that time and place. There is no comparison IMHO.
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ecotourusa3 months, 1 week ago
and, let's consider the transportation costs just getting those chinese fireworks here...
thanks djn!
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bruhaha3 months, 1 week ago
Yeah, it scarred the crap out of her. With the loud flash of light she thought something happened at the nuclear power plant or something.
THe thing is, he's a cop. One of my neighbors actually called in a complaint on him a few years ago I guess. He didn't know he was a cop. He did it one time last year when my wife was out on the deck. Here ears were ringing it was so loud. No respect.
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normallysilent3 months, 1 week ago
Lets see,
We have the price of gas
We have the price of food
We have the price of everything needed to survive increasing daily
Now we have this:
"Higher prices may cause some to scale back on fireworks"
Well, Duhhh
non-story people, and its about the last thing on my current list of worries.
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lvrofwolves3 months, 1 week ago
I wish everyone a very safe happy fun Independence Day!!!!
If you are lighting any fireworks, even sparklers, act responsibly.
Everywhere around the world people enjoy fireworks for different things, there is no need to stop enjoying them if you are safe.
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