Reason #1 BIG waste of money on fireworks.
Reason #2 My dogs are afraid of the fireworks.
Reason #3 I worry about fires.
Reason #4 Drunk drivers.
Reason #5 The idiots who are still shooting fireworks off after 11PM. It's a work night Asswipe!
#1 Consolation about July 4th: Great neighbors who invite you over. I swear they make the holiday bearable.
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Reason #6 More Idiots
Reason #7 and here