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target for change? Times they are definitely a-changing. People insist on being called stranger and more outlandish pronouns, monuments and statues are being torn down or removed and the names of streets and institutions changed because we’re finding out the famous people they were named after or built for were in fact assholes, new<b> holidays </font></b>are being added and entire months dedicated to folks who aren’t caucasian, and the list goes on. The world has gone a bit out of its mind trying to be politically correct and accommodating, yet the antiquated way Americans celebrate their day of independence is still socially acceptable and remains relatively untouched. Although I admit I am starting to see small changes.  Look, everybody knows that fireworks frighten animals, and I am talking about the ones inside and outside your home. Yes, to me the wild animals count. Can you fucking imagine what the cacophony of bright flashing lights and explosions does to them on the 4th / fourth of July? At least the family or cat is usually inside and able to cower under a bed or something. For those uncaring jerks who don’t have a heart for animals, perhaps there is a Veteran in your life with PTSD, for whom Independence Day can be particularly challenging. There’s the very real risk of starting fires, but there’s also pollution that comes in the form of noise, smoke and sulfur in the air, and of course the burned out husks of the fireworks themselves that often litter the streets for weeks after the holiday. Toss in people like me with mental conditions, or folks that just want a bit of peace and quiet, and you have a celebration with many detractors, and demonstrable adverse affects. I think it’s time to either get rid of Independence day or at the very least change the way we celebrate it. |
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