Analysis: The world isn't laughing at America -- it's pitying us — CNN

With the fireworks, that's happening in the minority areas. Theres rumors (more likely far-seeing warnings) that it's to get the people living there desensitized to loud booms and multiple pops. That way, when law enforcement and the military comes in, no one will notice or be concerned.
No, unlearn that stereotype about urban areas having regular gunfire every night

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