Celebratory Gunfire on the Fourth of July is Unpatriotic, and Dangerous
The risks are not just physical
By: Morgan Spry
From parades to hot dog eating contests to community firework displays, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration and patriotic fervor in the United States. The holiday's traditions are old, storied, innocent, and safe — for the most part.
In recent decades, a dangerous new custom has wormed its way into Independence Day cookouts and fa…
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