Fireworks

I can't remember how old I was the first time I saw fireworks.
I must have been very young. Or maybe not. I just can't remember anymore.
It doesn't actually matter. What I am sure of, is that I've seen a lot of
fireworks. At least every year there is one, and in the city I live, you have
at least three. Of course, you don't need to watch. And some years, I just didn't
bother to watch. Every first of may, we've got this big celebration. Lots of people
watch the fireworks together. I must admit that it is pretty amazing to see.
but still, I'm not really fond of it. I have no clue how much money they spend on
the fireworks each year. I probably don't want to know. I don't understand why it's
so important to do those fireworks year after year. It can't be that good for the
environment and it must cost incredibly much money. I don't understand why that's a
good thing. Yes, I know, it's beautiful to watch, but we are talking about 20 minutes
of entertainment. That's it. Nothing more. 20 minutes that may amaze you, but in the
end, was it worth it? I don't think so. Afterwards, you walk to your car or go to your house, and that's it. You wont remember that specific fireworks, because there is nothing truly remarkable about it. It was a nice way to spend your evening.
It would be so much better if we could use that money for better purposes!
There are so many people in this world who face starvation. People are dying because they don't have money to buy their medicines,... and all we do is wasting money
by making it explode in the sky. that's not fair! That's not what we should do!
It's outrageous! And once again, there is nothing I can do. It's hard to break a tradition that has ruled for 60 years now. you can't expect to break with it just like that. People expect it to be there. Why is it so hard to change the world?

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