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by Spooks 2428 days ago
Panic and disorientation from fireworks noise can impact wildlife and domestic animals. Firework explosions do not last long enough for animals to become accustomed to the sound. I see the lack of explosion noise as a plus
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This holds for humans too. I have a childhood friend who's dad was an Army Ranger in Vietnam. Literally the last guy on a hill once. He would always try to be a good dad and attend Fourth of July festivities. It wouldn't take long before he was shaking and sweating. As a former weapons officer myself, I give zero shits about fireworks and would love to see some drone acrobatics instead.
We condition our cuddly civilians not to freak out when they hear large explosions by having fireworks as a plausible cover. I don't know how you make all of society 'soldier safe'.