Fireworks. Bright lights. Smoke. Smiles. Patriotism. Since 1777, fireworks have been the finale to a day set aside in recognition of American values, unity, and independence. Like the barbecues or the neighborhood kids running around playing water wars, Fourth of July wouldn't be the same without those red, white, and blue sparks in the night sky. But like anything, fireworks cost money. Esshh, money...hmm, that's kinda tight--ain't it? Yeah, dang it, the recession has even put our precious fireworks into question. Montebello, California faced the question (like other U.S. cities), are we still going to go through with the firework show? "Of course! That's shouldn't even be a consideration, eh? We're AmericUns ain't we--we gotta have the fireworks!" But Montebello, CA saw the truth, faced reality, and rose above the symbolism and took action, dare I say, like the Founding Fathers. The City of Montebello unanimously voted to take the money from their firework budget and donate it to the local food banks--to the citizens who have felt the heaviness of the recession. Oh Montebello, may your Fourth of July shine bright--brighter than however many fireworks, because I have never been so Proud to Be An American. Bomb,Beautiful,&Brillant.
-Bootzilla Babay; btrilogy
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