12-28-2009, 10:34 AM
I've found that the people (of whatever ethnicity) who have lived in hawaii awhile have a somewhat different attitude when it comes to fireworks. This is especially noticable to people from, say, California, where fireworks are generally banned outright for fire danger.
Chances are that we will all experience fireworks being set off illegally in the next few days. Chances are also pretty good that people will be admitted to the ER with fireworks related injuries. Some animals will be scared and some will run off. Unfortunate.[
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However;
Not all of us are going to have the exellent diplomatic skills of Cindy, or her sensitive and understanding neighbors. If you criticise, or call the cops; Is it going to make a difference other than alienating your neighbors? If so, would it be worth it for a couple of quiter days?
I personally don't like fireworks, but a little watchfulness, tollerance and earplugs may go a long way towards having good neighbor relations for the rest of the year. You may even think about contributing a string of 10,000 or so for diplomacy(just kidding).
It's up to you and your particular situation, but remember it's just for a few days, and it is somewhat of a cultural thing.
Good luck, I'll be hiding out myself.
Haoli Makahiki Hou!
Stoneface
Chances are that we will all experience fireworks being set off illegally in the next few days. Chances are also pretty good that people will be admitted to the ER with fireworks related injuries. Some animals will be scared and some will run off. Unfortunate.[
]However;
Not all of us are going to have the exellent diplomatic skills of Cindy, or her sensitive and understanding neighbors. If you criticise, or call the cops; Is it going to make a difference other than alienating your neighbors? If so, would it be worth it for a couple of quiter days?
I personally don't like fireworks, but a little watchfulness, tollerance and earplugs may go a long way towards having good neighbor relations for the rest of the year. You may even think about contributing a string of 10,000 or so for diplomacy(just kidding).
It's up to you and your particular situation, but remember it's just for a few days, and it is somewhat of a cultural thing.
Good luck, I'll be hiding out myself.
Haoli Makahiki Hou!
Stoneface