4th of July

Its that time of year again. I hate the sound of fireworks. And my dog hates them even worse. I don't know why they arn't banned everywhere. Not just the big ones but the little noisy firecrackers, and sparklers, too. Every year you hear about people and even worse small children being injured by all kinds of fireworks but especially the sparklers.
And have you ever asked a war veteran if they like fireworks? Most answer that it reminds them to much of having to be in a battle. Battles are not fun. People die in them. So we go out and make mock battles that scare small children, veterans, and our pets. Doesn't make much since does it?

Have a safe Independance Day.