• Astro Mike
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    92 years ago

    So you’re basically saying “Yes, it’s a problem, but it doesn’t affect me personally so let it be”?

    🙄

    • phosphorik
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      102 years ago

      I make sure I’m not around for anything I am personally unusually sensitive to. Can’t expect society not to do any thing which anyone anywhere might not like.

      • @[email protected]
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        112 years ago

        How do you propose someone makes sure they aren’t around any people who might be setting off fireworks? Are all veterans automatically wealthy enough to be able to stay in the middle of nowhere for two weeks??

        • @JiveTurkey
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          11 year ago

          I don’t think that’s the expectation but is the burden on everyone else in this case? Like all possible PTSD triggers should be off limits to everyone because a veteran with PTSD could be near?

        • @Dexies
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          -122 years ago

          I’ve got an idea, how about we do like Covid lockdowns but like permanently and no one’s allowed to do anything. That’ll solve it.

          • @Monkeyhog
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            172 years ago

            Oh how I fucking wish, that was the most wonderful time of my life. Peace and quiet, for the first time ever… it was beautiful.

            • @Dexies
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              -71 year ago

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              • @RightHandOfIkaros
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                11 year ago

                Wow that’s really sad, I hope you can get the help that you clearly need.

                Pot calling the kettle black here.

          • @[email protected]
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            131 year ago

            How about people just stick to the rules and do their fireworks on the one fucking day they’re supposed to go off. Be it 4th of July in the US or NYE here in Europe.

            But hey, just like with the COVID rules, people just can’t manage that, right?

            • @Dexies
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              -71 year ago

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          • @_danny
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            81 year ago

            I love how you chose the middle ground. Clearly there is no other option between people deciding to not use fireworks in a city and another lockdown.

            • @Dexies
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    • R0cket_M00se
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      61 year ago

      No actually, he’s directly admitting he is personally affected by it, do you read English?

      He’s saying that his PTSD isn’t everyone else’s responsibility, and that they should be able to do what they want without having to be concerned if it’s going to bother someone who has unique circumstances.

      As opposed to all the nanny state bullshit in this thread.

      Ban fireworks in cities and places where it’s too dry to light them, otherwise who gives a shit.

      • @STUPIDVIPGUY
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        31 year ago

        Sure but fireworks are banned in many cities and people use them anyways. That’s part of the problem

    • 8565
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      Wow is this guy missing the point. Most of us who have PTSD are very happy that people have the freedom to do their foreworks

      • harmonea
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        Most of us

        [citation needed]

        I’m glad it’s not an issue for you out there and think it’s mighty chill of you to put others before yourself in this regard. Cheers and raised glasses all around, genuinely. But it’s also not really okay for you to speak for “most of” everyone who has PTSD and doesn’t have a far-off farm to escape to. I’ve seen some people very close to me get incredibly messed up during impromptu neighborhood fireworks shows.

      • Ataraxia
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        122 years ago

        I feel like fireworks aren’t covered by the 2nd amendment. I have spoken to plenty of veterans who were miserable when fireworks go off. They didn’t go through hell to relive it. You act tough but it’s not healthy.

          • AveragePigeon
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            That’s a huge assumption not based in any sort of reality.

            And, based on your replies in this post, I have no idea what Liz Lemon sees in you.

          • @Maggoty
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            51 year ago

            You’re right I was in 8th Space Infantry division as a shuttle door gunner and I never saw this guy.

          • 8565
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            lol you got me Im a special SGT in the Mcgyver branch of the 32nd infantry Battalions special forces division

            In all honesty im not here to have to prove myself to a random internet stranger. I have a DD214 to prove my time active duty and one from my deployment with the reserves. your right I guess speaking for most. I know lots of guys who like people enjoying their freedoms within the law. illegal fireworks are definetly a problem and I have no idea where you are in the country or your laws around here and most of the 6 states ive lived in it usualy dies down around 10pm and Ive always made sure to go somewhere and do something that keeps me busy. just because I have a problem doesnt mean the whole world has to stop enjoyin themselves

          • @TskUghPfftUhh
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            11 year ago

            Its honestly kind of disgusting that you are accusing a victim of PTSD of lying, invalidating their mental suffering and what they’ve been through simply because they hold a different perspective on something from you. You should be ashamed of yourself.

      • Astro Mike
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        I have the right to drive up to your house, park on the side of the street, and blast “Baby Got Back” on a loop at 250 dB until the wee hours of the morning, but I don’t do that. Because I’m not an asshole. And I’m already over-budget this year for public performance rights to songs about the buttocks. But mostly the former.

        Someone else said it in another comment: Be a good neighbor - that’s all we’re asking.

        • @WhipTheLlama
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          102 years ago

          You don’t have the right to do that because almost everywhere has some kind of noise bylaw. Also, 194 dB is the maximum possible sound energy through air.

        • @neanderthal
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          31 year ago

          Lots of localities have laws about noise. In this case it is irrelevant because it would probably fall under harassment laws in most places.

        • R0cket_M00se
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          21 year ago

          You absolutely don’t have that right in any location where noise ordnance is on the books, which is most places.