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Is it time to ban all individuals from shooting off fireworks?

  • Written by: The Conversation
imageNothing says Fourth of July like "bombs" bursting in air. Fireworks NYC via www.shutterstock.com

Another Fourth of July is here, the time for backyard barbecues, picnics, cookouts, parades, swimming and fireworks.

One of those Independence Day pastimes, however, stands apart: fireworks. They’re a somewhat controversial topic in the US and are...

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