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Perhaps it's the result of growing up in a state where all fireworks -- including sparklers -- were illegal and there were no border towns or Indian reservations where I could buy them, but I don't understand the appeal of retail-grade fireworks at all, beyond the notion that blowing stuff up is "cool". Running the risk of seriously burning your hand, or worse, launching a roman candle into your friend, all for a few bright flashes in the night, just doesn't strike me as a good trade-off. If I'm going to roll the dice, I'll try something along the lines of autocross racing or skydiving.

The social libertarian streak in me knows that outright bans on this sort of thing aren't very popular, unless there is some motivating event such as a series of high-profile injuries or deaths caused by retail fireworks. I don't wish for an outcome of that sort.

Also, Drinking Liberally is tonight. Come enjoy a pint.

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Last updated by Nicholas Beaudrot on 07:20 05 July 2005