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cwydro

(51,308 posts)
31. True enough.
Thu Jul 4, 2019, 03:11 PM
Jul 2019

Not a fan of fireworks myself. Don’t mind thunder except for it scaring my dog, but I’m the one petrified of lightning, so we’re a fine pair in a T-storm lol.

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
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