Fireworks have become increasingly legalized across the United States, but this has led to a rise in injuries. A report in June estimated that fireworks-related emergency room visits in 2024 were 40 percent higher than in 2014. The only state banning all consumer fireworks is Massachusetts, impacting the celebration of independence. The author reflects on a past experience with his father lighting fireworks on a beach, contrasting it with his current life as a father and a responsible citizen.
Fireworks injuries in America have risen as legalization has spread, with a report estimating that fireworks-related ER visits in 2024 were 40 percent higher than in 2014.
Fireworks, like sports gambling, weed, and other common vices, have been on a slow march toward legalization in recent decades.
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