Guy Fawkes was a man whose face you may have seen on the masks of groups like Anonymous or other rebellious groups of hackers out there in modern days (most recently popularized in the movie--after the graphic novel--called V for Vendetta). But he was actually a person who lived in London in 1605, when he had planned to bomb the House of Lords in protest of the Protestant King James I.
Of course there is much more to this story, but the fact is that--as far as we know now--Guy Fawkes was drawn and quartered on November 5 of that year, hence the children's rhyme, "Remember Remember the Fifth of November", as a reminder of what would happen if you protested or questioned the status quo.
I might add in here that it wasn't just for questioning the status quo, he was also actually looking to commit an act of terrorism, so it should be said that he probably had it coming.
I can't help but think that there is a lesson in here somewhere. I don't care where you fall on the political spectrum, but never let anyone tell you that you can't question something. Of course, there is a proper time and place, but if it's not permitted, you may just have to create it yourself.
Now, it doesn't always work out (see Guy Fawkes), but that's not always what it's about. Just...try not to get drawn and quartered to prove your point.
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