Virginia city roasted for encouraging people to snitch on neighbors celebrating Fourth of July with fireworks

The city of Alexandria, Virginia, is pouring cold water on fireworks for the Fourth of July.

America's 250th birthday is this Saturday, and the vibes in the country are incredibly high. It's always a good day to celebrate the USA.

Independence Day just gives people a 100% justified reason to take things to the next level.

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Just don't plan on lighting any fireworks in Alexandria to celebrate.

The government of Alexandria tweeted Wednesday a blunt warning about fireworks — and encouragement to snitch on your neighbors.

"Fireworks are illegal in Alexandria, including sparklers. Report illegal fireworks by calling 311," the tweet announcing the city's plans stated, in part.

Sounds like it's coming straight out of Stalin's communist mouth. Snitching on your neighbors over sparklers? Sounds like something right out of Pyongyang, North Korea.

I'm not the only one who feels that way. The reactions on X are absolutely cooking the government of Alexandria.

Sometimes resistance is the act of patriotism left in a situation like this one. I say that as someone who isn't even a huge fan of fireworks.

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Yet, I understand being a proud American and celebrating our Independence Day. Fireworks, cold beer, a hot grill and time with good people.

It's a simple formula that has worked for a long time. Don't fix what's not broken.

What do you think about the Alexandria government's tweet? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.