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2naSalit

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7. How can you be so certain that

Reply to MicaelS (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 4, 2019, 10:07 AM

Jul 2019

it adversely affects only a "small percentage" of people? A percentage, even small, can represent a large actual number. What about wildlife? What about the severity of damage to others? How would you respond when it's you who is adversely affected by someone else's "fun"?

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Enough with the fireworks bashing. [View all] MicaelS Jul 2019 OP

So it's olkay if harm is done to others as long as you and others 2naSalit Jul 2019 #1

Yes. MicaelS Jul 2019 #6

How can you be so certain that 2naSalit Jul 2019 #7

I am not going to engage in salami word slicing.. MicaelS Jul 2019 #9

Shows your true colors... 2naSalit Jul 2019 #10

Well bless your little heart!! n/t MicaelS Jul 2019 #11

And have a Blessed day... Callmecrazy Jul 2019 #18

It's illegal in my city limits Texasgal Jul 2019 #33

It's also not a uniquely American thing. TwilightZone Jul 2019 #2

Unless you are talking about my Trooper. Lady Freedom Returns Jul 2019 #3

Relax, the fireworks bashing will soon be over until the next time. Demit Jul 2019 #4

I think the "fireworks" can handle any bashing that may occur. Fla Dem Jul 2019 #5

Air Pollution defacto7 Jul 2019 #8

The big picture is more important Zambero Jul 2019 #12

Great post. MicaelS Jul 2019 #14

The big picture IS important.. defacto7 Jul 2019 #37

I think everything in moderation would be better. SouthernIrish Jul 2019 #13

I also like shooting off fire works. Hotler Jul 2019 #15

I used to shoot bottle rockets into the lake. MicaelS Jul 2019 #16

Nope, it's always a few days to a week before, during, and after a holiday. Lars39 Jul 2019 #17

In Miami they even warn people to stay inside to avoid being struck by falling bullets, sop Jul 2019 #32

Gah! I'd hate to feel like Iwas dodging bullets too. Lars39 Jul 2019 #35

I'll be sure to tell my friend Mike P, a vet who suffers PTSD since his hummer hit an IED, NightWatcher Jul 2019 #19

I won't bash them; I like a good fireworks display at a park The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #20

I no time do I continence illegal use of fireworks.. MicaelS Jul 2019 #22

That decision will have to be made by each community. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #23

Yes, if it happens in my area.. MicaelS Jul 2019 #24

And that's your right, just as it's the right of vets with PTSD and others The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #25

No one is bashing fireworks Niagara Jul 2019 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Jul 2019 #26

What we really need to ban are the idiots who pull up next to you at a light in their booming, sop Jul 2019 #27

People shoot them off for weeks and weeks. My dogs are scared shitless for weeks and weeks. wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #28

My dog hates them too. She also hates thunder. cwydro Jul 2019 #29

Well lord help me change the things I can wasupaloopa Jul 2019 #30

True enough. cwydro Jul 2019 #31

Opinions are formed based on personal experiences. LuckyCharms Jul 2019 #34

So people with PTSD should just fuck off? Got it. fleur-de-lisa Jul 2019 #36

... Major Nikon Jul 2019 #38