tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post1451173551895914023..comments2024-03-28T11:58:42.109-07:00Comments on Raconteur Report: Independence DayAesophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-53161323870750722602017-07-06T05:20:05.173-07:002017-07-06T05:20:05.173-07:00We don't even need to go to another country (u...We don't even need to go to another country (unless you count Pennsylvania as another country). Right over the border are fireworks stands, and the first question you're asked if if you're a PA resident. If you are, you're shown to a room with all the PA-legal stuff. If not, you're shown to a MUCH larger room with stuff which is illegal in PA (and also in NY, and NJ, but no one in PA cares). Of course the cops watch for cars leaving such stands and heading back to NJ, pulling them over as soon as they cross the line to search for contraband, so best NOT to make your purchases within sight of the border.<br /><br />Mark DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-14460791431935613812017-07-05T17:00:33.601-07:002017-07-05T17:00:33.601-07:00Same here, Mark.
Most of the county here was "...Same here, Mark.<br />Most of the county here was "no fireworks whatsoever" s couple of years ago.<br />The cities that allowed the ground stuff raked in cash, and pissed off the cities that didn't.<br />So, finally seeing sense, almost all the cities allow fireworks sales (and blessed taxation of sales of same).<br /><br />But last night, from dusk to after midnight, the aerial display of things far beyond what is legal (yet is readily available in Mexico, a couple of hours south) was a 360-degree nonstop aerial orgy of light and sound, surpassing anyone but Disneyland in both duration and intensity.<br /><br />IOW, exactly what was intended, before the nanny busybodies took over: liberty.Aesophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834464741531503378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-25883582988283445232017-07-05T05:33:06.439-07:002017-07-05T05:33:06.439-07:00Be it noted that the not-so-great state of New Jer...Be it noted that the not-so-great state of New Jersey just legalized SOME fireworks for use by the citizenry (my wife, a life-long NJ resident, was confused by seeing fireworks for sale in Shop Rite of all places). Research showed that non-exploding, non aerial fireworks are now permitted by our betters (meaning sparklers, fountains, etc are permitted but firecrackers, bottle rockets and roman candles are still verboten). Seems the law was signed about two weeks ago, important stuff considering the state parks and beaches were closed on July 4th weekend because the budget hadn't passed.<br /><br />Oddly, I heard a large number of exploding and/or aerial fireworks going off last night too.....<br /><br />Mark D<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-64417647030006378762017-07-04T20:36:24.771-07:002017-07-04T20:36:24.771-07:00Aesop,
Well said. The private fireworks displays...Aesop,<br /><br />Well said. The private fireworks displays which I hear and see every summer followed by the distinct lack of any response by police or otherwise is always encouraging to me. <br /><br />The reading of the Declaration of Independence always brings tears my eyes. <br /><br />Steve M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-65142500148791639792017-07-04T11:17:03.909-07:002017-07-04T11:17:03.909-07:00Aesop,
In my teens I worked a few blocks from Ind...Aesop,<br /><br />In my teens I worked a few blocks from Independence Hall. Back then one could just walk in and through the building, and walk right up and rap the bell with your knuckles. It was not then housed in a special building with armed guards and protective glass. I would sometimes eat my lunch on the steps right in front of the hall. <br /><br />I still do not take that memory for granted.<br /><br />GrayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-24469986046479140222017-07-04T07:37:51.236-07:002017-07-04T07:37:51.236-07:00Thank you! Thank you, most sincerely! I often te...Thank you! Thank you, most sincerely! I often tell people that I love my country, but despise my government, but today, of all days, I can put the disgust on hold, and instead, bitch about the air filters causing my allergies to act up.<br /><br />Again, thank you for saying what I would like to say, were I more eloquent.Retired Spookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162727356116384883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-714028479313834812.post-7304000507747322082017-07-04T06:36:40.866-07:002017-07-04T06:36:40.866-07:00Hear here!Hear here!jim rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11931167330838505102noreply@blogger.com