Non-Commercial 4th of July Fireworks: Fun or Dangerous?

Fourth of July is around the corner, and calls to about fireworks in Salem neighborhoods are already springing up. 

Last year around this time, we received a letter to the editor titled " about the problems that come with at home fireworks displays. 

The writer mentioned the dangerousness factor, as well as his dog, who he said is terrified of the loud booms.

Fireworks also caused trouble in , so much so that police have developed to combat issues that come with fireworks and other revelry on the Fourth.

Do you think the scheduled fireworks displays are enough, or do you like doing your own? 

Take our poll and sound off in the comments.