Ironically Fitting

I don't really see the point of celebrating one's nation's birthday by setting off loud and crappy fireworks. Since the city in which I live already sprang for a spectacular public fireworks display, I can't see what's all that novel or smart about trying to do it on your own. Of course, it's not as though more serious things and people are getting blown up just as loudly and pointlessly under the name of America for the rest of the year...