Yes, it truly does test ones metal for the old adage of love thy neighbor especially if you have a neighbor who is somewhat of a closet pyromaniac which emerges every July Fourth much to the chagrin of most of the neighborhood. To each their own, and everyone has the right.

The majority of the objection to personal fireworks displays are the loud noises associated with the fireworks. One would think they could make a boomless firework display where it would not offend dogs, cats, horses, livestock, wildlife and small children, some veterans, and the elderly.

Simple enough to leave the boom out, and charge more just like they do with no salt green beans and other grocery items where they charge us more, and give us less.

I can honestly say that my horses would enjoy the Fourth of July displays so much more if they just light up the night skies without the booms that shake the earth beneath them. (And yes, my horses do enjoy watching the displays- just not keen about the big booms).