[dillywho]

Personally, I would prefer to see the money that would be spent on fireworks put to a better use. I always loved them as a kid, but had no idea that there was cost involved. How about helping someone who really needs it because they have lost their job and can't feed their family or pay the bills? How about a big donation to the food pantries around here? I'm not talking about those that won't help themselves...just those that can't right now through no fault of their own. My point is that there is bound to be some charitable way to spend the money instead of blowing it up in smoke. On another note, I don't think anyone that posts on here needs to be reminded, but how about each of us reminding someone we see not doing it to stand (if it is physically possible) and remove their hat when the flag is presented or the national anthem is played. I have seen some that think it is only necessary when the military is involved. I may be old-fashioned, but I still love this country and count it a blessing to have been granted the privilege to be born here. Let's respect it while we still have it and can. OK, off the soap-box now. Have a good day!