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Jack Valentino

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73. Michigan was very restrictive with them for a long time--- but I do recall later on,
Thu Mar 27, 2025, 10:57 PM
Mar 27

Michigan folks would drive down to Indiana to load up on fireworks which were illegal here,
not just firecrackers, but bigger stuff...

Much later, circa 2014 or so, practically everything had been legalized here....
and for about two weeks surrounding one 4th of July, our neighborhood sounded like a 'war zone'---
and I mean that quite literally. Felt like I was under siege myself!

we're not talking "firecrackers", we're talking fireworks "artillery shells"
going off until almost 2 AM, well before the fourth, so frequently
that our dog could not "do his business",
and the Vietnam vet down the street had PTSD re-inflicted

It was so bad that we called the police, who said they could not do anything
unless they caught someone in the act of violating noise ordinances after decent hours...

Later that year the city government wrote new ordinances, severely limiting the windows of time
when people could legally use such fireworks. Seems to have been effective.

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DU in support of Canada [View all] speak easy Mar 27 OP
Canada stay strong. Irish_Dem Mar 27 #1
Despite current events, Gordcanuck Mar 27 #53
When I was a kid crud Mar 27 #2
I think it is the USA that had legal fireworks. The only time applegrove Mar 27 #4
Fireworks are legal in some US states, but not all. ShazzieB Mar 27 #54
They were illegal in Ontario when i was growing up. applegrove Mar 27 #59
I shot off legal fireworks every 4th of July in Arkansas RazorbackExpat Mar 27 #56
Back in the mid-70s, my father "smuggled" a few firecrackers back from Canada Jack Valentino Mar 27 #64
We were allowed the sparklers. I remember that from applegrove Mar 27 #67
I'm talking about 1974, and that was from Ontario... Jack Valentino Mar 27 #69
I just remember in Ottawa in the 70s, when we thought of applegrove Mar 27 #71
Michigan was very restrictive with them for a long time--- but I do recall later on, Jack Valentino Mar 27 #73
I remember balling my eyes out at fireworks when i was four. applegrove Mar 27 #77
I have wanted for many years to live there Tree Lady Mar 27 #3
"...its hard to believe so many are that stupid." 3catwoman3 Mar 27 #23
I've never been there, but was told long ago by some British gentlemen who'd relocated to Canada highplainsdem Mar 27 #33
I really 3auld6phart Friday #90
Respect to our Maple-leafers! We're with you, Canada! electric_blue68 Mar 27 #5
Expo 67!!! NT. Tom Dyer Mar 27 #6
Had such fun visiting that! electric_blue68 Mar 27 #11
Elbows Up!. Ford_Prefect Mar 27 #7
Thank you! We know there are many many good decent Americans LiberalLovinLug Mar 27 #8
I truly hope that when this nightmare of ours is over notinkansas Friday #83
Our President is an idiot. He was elected with less than 50% of the vote. surfered Mar 27 #9
If, i say IF i was going to canada i would make dam sure they know bluestarone Mar 27 #10
Moi aussi! Mme. Defarge Mar 27 #12
Post removed Post removed Mar 27 #13
Okay. sheshe2 Mar 27 #14
Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 27 #16
Check the sign again, the one on the door... sheshe2 Mar 27 #17
You registered at DU today to tell us you support Trump? highplainsdem Mar 27 #19
Or, they've been here for over 20 years and have never posted.. Abolishinist Mar 27 #43
That's a long time to just lurk. highplainsdem Mar 27 #47
I've noticed that all removed posters have the same 'join date' and zero posts. Abolishinist Mar 27 #50
Good god! Talk about long-time "sleeper cells".... Jack Valentino Mar 27 #66
I was just on a jury for this one... same profile as the one mentioned earlier... Abolishinist Friday #82
Wrongway Bon has arrived!!! GP6971 Mar 27 #21
Enjoy your stay... Wounded Bear Mar 27 #15
Stand strong CA. Do not back down. Hope22 Mar 27 #18
100%! highplainsdem Mar 27 #20
. AllyCat Mar 27 #22
I will never support the orange Hitler trying to take over Canada kimbutgar Mar 27 #24
hopefully we return some sanity in 2026. pansypoo53219 Mar 27 #25
O Canada chouchou Mar 27 #26
Thank you for showing our "leaders" what TRUE leadership is! Think. Again. Mar 27 #27
canada , we got your back. pox ,,,, AllaN01Bear Mar 27 #28
Go Canada! defacto7 Mar 27 #29
Absolutely we would welcome the support. Cdn dollar low to US. We get lots of fruit & veg from outside US Bernardo de La Paz Mar 27 #40
always! nt orleans Mar 27 #30
Elbows Up!!! usedtobedemgurl Mar 27 #31
Goes without saying canetoad Mar 27 #32
Pay no attention to the hoser behind the curtain... regnaD kciN Mar 27 #34
Long live Canada! bsiebs Mar 27 #35
Thank you. We resist and we will persist. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 27 #36
My people are from Canada. Love and respect to the best neighbor America could ever have. ancianita Mar 27 #37
My mom was born in Canada. Love Canada! Joinfortmill Mar 27 #38
Respect and love, with a broken heart, from this Californian Hekate Mar 27 #39
This is tragic. orangecrush Mar 27 #41
Oh, Canada! BadgerMom Mar 27 #42
Oregonians love Canada! calimary Mar 27 #44
I did switch over to Tim Hortons coffee.. Abolishinist Mar 27 #45
Sane Americans love Canada AverageJoe Mar 27 #46
Perhaps, some day, Canada will have a civilized nation on its southern border.....maybe...could happen. Never mind. Ping Tung Mar 27 #48
Thank you. Andy Canuck Mar 27 #49
Are Canada flag avatars available yet? Sneederbunk Mar 27 #51
I think so. Mine seems to have come back this evening. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Mar 27 #72
Oh Canada! Cha Mar 27 #52
Elbows Up, Canada!!! MsLeopard Mar 27 #55
I love Canada, and I hate Trump! ShazzieB Mar 27 #57
My heartfelt apology to Canada democrank Mar 27 #58
I was on a business trip to Vancouver. BidenRocks Mar 27 #60
I love Canada Meowmee Mar 27 #61
So much I may join them. Maru Kitteh Mar 27 #62
Tiny hands OFF CANADA!!!! Jack Valentino Mar 27 #63
K & R n/t xocetaceans Mar 27 #65
The Free World stands in support of Canada against the Russian occupiers of America. AmericaUnderSiege Mar 27 #68
We LOVE Canada. We have been from Vancouver Island in the west to Prince Edward Island in the east all across Canada... Enter stage left Mar 27 #70
I apologize for my totally asinine government in charge. NoMoreRepugs Mar 27 #74
Is there supposed to be an image there? niyad Mar 27 #75
Good neighbors madamesilverspurs Mar 27 #76
I bought food today made in Canada.. Historic NY Mar 27 #78
I need to buy Canadian flags to fly outside. nt Blasphemer Mar 27 #79
Canada has been our best friend. Dorothy V Mar 27 #80
I've been to Ottawa, Toronto, and Hull Bayard Friday #81
O Canada... Sky Jewels Friday #84
I'd so much rather live there than here, but they don't allow retirees to immigrate - boo! lark Friday #85
We love you Canada! Sky Jewels Friday #86
Thank you! Spazito Friday #87
K&R 🇨🇦 Dave Bowman Friday #88
They should join the EU. Sharma Dreihund Friday #89
K&R Blue Owl Friday #91
I support Canada. OldBaldy1701E Friday #92
Count me in... hwmnbn Friday #93
I will always have Canada's back Skittles Friday #94
O Canada, we stand on guard with thee. Otterdaemmerung Friday #95
Hear, Hear!!! MayReasonRule Friday #96
WE are with you Canada.................one day we will be friends again.........and thank you for your sacrifices ...... turbinetree Friday #97
What's the best Canadian whiskey? Buttoneer Friday #98
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