Fireworks are illegal in Denver. So in honor of the upcoming Fourth, I did not just now go out and set off a couple of loud firecrackers on my back deck. My dogs, big, ferocious Malamutes, did not go scurrying off in search of safety.
This makes me think of the time, a few years ago, when my brother came into town to visit right on the Fourth. His little boys and their mother came out to the golf course that night with him and on that occasion I did not light a bunch of illegal fireworks purchased in Wyoming. They did not thrill at the sight of big mortar shells, in vivid blues, greens, and oranges, exploding against the black sky. I did not launch various missiles over the pond at the golf course where the colors did not reflect off the still water for added effect.
None of this happened, because fireworks are very dangerous, and the wise city fathers and mothers have decided that it is not in my best interest to do such things. I strongly recommend that whoever you are, wherever you are, you do not go out and do these things to celebrate our freedom.
Especially if it's illegal.
Posted by Walter at June 21, 2003 07:29 PMRe: Fireworks of all kinds illegal in Denver.
Isn't it fortunate that governing bodies, wise in all ways and all knowing on what is best for me,choose to ban ALL fireworks in the city and county. In so doing I dont have to think or necessarily make choices on what is best or right for me. I have Nanny's looking over me and my family to make sure I don't make foolish decisions and treat the kids to a few fountains,snakes and sparklers. You assume I am not qualified to know the difference between right and wrong. While seemingly trite in subject, what do you have in store for us/me so collectively we don't go afowl of the politbureau?? Raving am I? you bet.
Posted by: Jack Smith at July 4, 2004 11:28 AM