Lest it be forgot-- I have made it a tradition the past few years to watch the film
V for Vendetta on November 5
th-- and I will do so again this year.
The film is based on a comic book series released in the late 80's by DC Comics. I've never read them but I've been told the film is quite
accurate. Essentially the story uses the
Gunpowder Plot and Guy
Fawks as a starting point to examine various political themes, notably the relationship of Anarchism and Fascism.
My reason for ceremoniously watching the film is it's
particular message regarding 'fear'-- or rather 'fearlessness'. See on my way to work this morning I passed a number of cars with their 'McCain/
Palin' bumper stickers, and in the windows I saw some worried, even fearful folks-- "
Oh my Gosh! We just elected a socialist. I wonder if I should move to Canada." While others thought, "
It's the beginning of the End. The Apocalypse is nigh... and I don't have nearly enough food storage." To them (and everyone) I wish to say, Fear not! Watch the movie-- but please
DO NOT blow up any
parliament buildings... if you do (and again I strongly encourage you not to); but if you can not seem to help yourself, please do not reference this blog as your reason for doing it. Thanks.
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