Fireworks are an American tradition and pass time enjoyed by the masses. Beautiful and sometimes breathtaking, annual celebratory firework displays of our nation's independence may be more damaging than some know or are willing to admit.
While I am clueless as to the actual content in the smoke remaining after the show, I am well aware of the smoke itself.
Our smaller town of 40,000 puts on a good show, but I imagine larger cities out do us by far. So... with thousands of cities participating, what are we doing to air quality? We are not the only species dependent on the breath of life and without it, there is not much independence to celebrate.
Another concern I have is the money spent to produce the shows. Shouldn't we use that for something more meaningful and longer lasting?
Are there any grassroots movements toward banning such shows?
2007-06-11
16:33:25
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kamcrash
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