Remember, remember the 5th of November

Wooohoooooo!!!!! Its the 5th of November!!

Remember, remember the Fifth of November,
The Gunpowder Treason and Plot,
I know of no reason
Why Gunpowder Treason
Should ever be forgot.



Popularized by the grossly underrated 'V for Vendetta', this day stands as a symbol of liberation, a faint glow of hope of liberation from oppression and tyranny. It stands as a testament against the lies and deception of those in power. It also remains a monument for those denied justice and remain silenced, by law or worst still, death.

This day reminds us that suppressing freedom is done in the name of preserving stability and harmony of society. This day reminds us of the constant oppression and silencing of individuals with threats of past bloodshed repeating. This day reminds us that authorities pervert freedom and equal rights in the name of peace. Well, I'm referring to the movie of course, and not any real life situations. Any real-life parallels are purely coincidental and deeply regretted. :)

My favourite quotes:

Artists use lies to tell the truth while politicians use them to cover the truth up.

...ideas are bulletproof.

We are told to remember the idea, not the man. Because a man can fail. He can be caught. He can be killed and forgotten. But four hundred years later an idea can still change the world. I've witnessed firsthand the power of ideas. I've seen people kill in the name of them; and die defending them. But you cannot touch an idea, cannot hold it or kiss it. An idea does not bleed, it cannot feel pain, and it does not love.

Head over to my other blog where I'm paying tribute to this special day!