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Has anyone seen this movie and what did you think of it.
ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization
March 30, 2006
JPFO ALERT: "V for Vendetta" -- Questions to Consider
The new hit movie "V for Vendetta," from the makers of "The
Matrix," has generated tidal waves of opinion since it hit
theaters on March 17.
A few freedom lovers have proclaimed it the most important
movie they've ever seen. Some critics, on the other hand,
are outraged, calling it a "defense of terrorism." A lot of
moviegoers are simply baffled. "I don't get it," is heard a
lot from people streaming out of theaters.
"V for Vendetta," from the graphic novel of the same name,
tells the story of a masked man known only as "V" who
attacks a tyrannical government and invites the ordinary
citizens of his country to join him. Although set in London
in the year 2020, elements may be ominously familiar to
modern Americans.
Personally, the Liberty Crew agrees with those who say "V
for Vendetta" is an outstanding action/adventure movie that
also carries a vital message. Thomas Jefferson, Patrick
Henry, and Thomas Paine would have understood and agreed
with its tagline: "People should not be afraid of their
governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
But "V for Vendetta" isn't a simple, straightforward movie,
and the character of "V" is not a conventional "good guy"
or "bad guy." Behind the explosive story there's a lot to
think about.
We recommend that you see it. If you've already seen it, go
again; you might find something new and deeper in it. This
is also a _great_ opportunity to help your half-awake
friends and relatives see more of freedom's light.
With that in mind, we're offering 10 questions to think
about and discuss with others. Perhaps homeschooling
families could use these as study aids for teenagers. ("V"
is not for younger children due to a few scenes of bloody
violence.)
Note: None of these questions are "spoilers." So anyone can
read them even before seeing the film.
10 QUESTIONS FOR FREEDOM-SEEKERS
ABOUT "V FOR VENDETTA"
1. Do you see parallels between the government in the movie
and today's United States government? Do you believe we're
moving closer the kind of government shown in the film, or
away from it? What are the most important differences
between our government and the one in the film?
2. The character of "V" is very complex. Some of his deeds
are noble, while others are monstrous. In the film he makes
a threat to carry out one specific act on November 5 of the
following year. Is that act moral or immoral? Is it useful
in a fight against tyranny?
3. If a terrorist is someone who attacks citizens and
"civilian" targets in hopes of influencing government, is
the character of "V" a terrorist and are his deeds
terrorism?
4. General Inspector Finch, the lead man trying to track
"V" down, makes an observation about the power of armed
citizens vs. disarmed citizens. Do you agree with him and
why?
5. Do you agree or disagree with the film's tagline,
"People should not be afraid of their governments.
Governments should be afraid of their people"? Why?
6. A prominent film critic said that neither governments
nor citizens should fear each other; that the ideal was for
them both to work together in mutual trust. Is this
possible, and if so how can that balance best be achieved?
If you believe it isn't possible, explain why.
7. At the end of the film, did the ordinary people do the
right thing? And why do you believe so? Could they have
done something more effective?
8. At the end of the film, did the soldiers do the right
thing? And why do you believe so? Did you find this
behavior realistic?
9. "V" states that "ideas are bulletproof." How would you
interpret the meaning of this statement?
10. Think about your own reactions to "V for Vendetta."
What parts of the movie evoked your strongest feelings and
why? (These feelings might be anything from tears to cheers
to disgust to outrage.) Would you say this is a pointless
or confusing film? Just one more forgettable comic-book
movie? A cool action flick, but with no deep meaning? Or is
this an important film you might want to see again and
share with others?
The Liberty Crew
Related JPFO Products & Services
_Innocents Betrayed_ (DVD)
http://www.innocentsbetrayed.com
_Bill of Rights or Bust_ (DVD)
http://www.your10rights.com
_The State vs the People_ (book)
http://www. jpfo.org/tsvtp.htm
_Death by "Gun Control"_ (book)
http://www.jpfo.org/deathgc.htm
_Hope_ (book)
http://www.jpfo.org/hope.htm
Bill of Rights Day activities
http://www.jpfo.org/bord.htm
"You'll Be Freer and Richer in a Bill of Rights Culture"
http://www.jpfo.org/borculture.htm
"Taxing Away Our Rights"
http://www.jpfo.org/taxrights.htm
Talkin' to America interviews
http://www.jpfo.org/talkamerica.htm
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ALERT FROM JEWS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF FIREARMS OWNERSHIP
America's Aggressive Civil Rights Organization
March 30, 2006
JPFO ALERT: "V for Vendetta" -- Questions to Consider
The new hit movie "V for Vendetta," from the makers of "The
Matrix," has generated tidal waves of opinion since it hit
theaters on March 17.
A few freedom lovers have proclaimed it the most important
movie they've ever seen. Some critics, on the other hand,
are outraged, calling it a "defense of terrorism." A lot of
moviegoers are simply baffled. "I don't get it," is heard a
lot from people streaming out of theaters.
"V for Vendetta," from the graphic novel of the same name,
tells the story of a masked man known only as "V" who
attacks a tyrannical government and invites the ordinary
citizens of his country to join him. Although set in London
in the year 2020, elements may be ominously familiar to
modern Americans.
Personally, the Liberty Crew agrees with those who say "V
for Vendetta" is an outstanding action/adventure movie that
also carries a vital message. Thomas Jefferson, Patrick
Henry, and Thomas Paine would have understood and agreed
with its tagline: "People should not be afraid of their
governments. Governments should be afraid of their people."
But "V for Vendetta" isn't a simple, straightforward movie,
and the character of "V" is not a conventional "good guy"
or "bad guy." Behind the explosive story there's a lot to
think about.
We recommend that you see it. If you've already seen it, go
again; you might find something new and deeper in it. This
is also a _great_ opportunity to help your half-awake
friends and relatives see more of freedom's light.
With that in mind, we're offering 10 questions to think
about and discuss with others. Perhaps homeschooling
families could use these as study aids for teenagers. ("V"
is not for younger children due to a few scenes of bloody
violence.)
Note: None of these questions are "spoilers." So anyone can
read them even before seeing the film.
10 QUESTIONS FOR FREEDOM-SEEKERS
ABOUT "V FOR VENDETTA"
1. Do you see parallels between the government in the movie
and today's United States government? Do you believe we're
moving closer the kind of government shown in the film, or
away from it? What are the most important differences
between our government and the one in the film?
2. The character of "V" is very complex. Some of his deeds
are noble, while others are monstrous. In the film he makes
a threat to carry out one specific act on November 5 of the
following year. Is that act moral or immoral? Is it useful
in a fight against tyranny?
3. If a terrorist is someone who attacks citizens and
"civilian" targets in hopes of influencing government, is
the character of "V" a terrorist and are his deeds
terrorism?
4. General Inspector Finch, the lead man trying to track
"V" down, makes an observation about the power of armed
citizens vs. disarmed citizens. Do you agree with him and
why?
5. Do you agree or disagree with the film's tagline,
"People should not be afraid of their governments.
Governments should be afraid of their people"? Why?
6. A prominent film critic said that neither governments
nor citizens should fear each other; that the ideal was for
them both to work together in mutual trust. Is this
possible, and if so how can that balance best be achieved?
If you believe it isn't possible, explain why.
7. At the end of the film, did the ordinary people do the
right thing? And why do you believe so? Could they have
done something more effective?
8. At the end of the film, did the soldiers do the right
thing? And why do you believe so? Did you find this
behavior realistic?
9. "V" states that "ideas are bulletproof." How would you
interpret the meaning of this statement?
10. Think about your own reactions to "V for Vendetta."
What parts of the movie evoked your strongest feelings and
why? (These feelings might be anything from tears to cheers
to disgust to outrage.) Would you say this is a pointless
or confusing film? Just one more forgettable comic-book
movie? A cool action flick, but with no deep meaning? Or is
this an important film you might want to see again and
share with others?
The Liberty Crew
Related JPFO Products & Services
_Innocents Betrayed_ (DVD)
http://www.innocentsbetrayed.com
_Bill of Rights or Bust_ (DVD)
http://www.your10rights.com
_The State vs the People_ (book)
http://www. jpfo.org/tsvtp.htm
_Death by "Gun Control"_ (book)
http://www.jpfo.org/deathgc.htm
_Hope_ (book)
http://www.jpfo.org/hope.htm
Bill of Rights Day activities
http://www.jpfo.org/bord.htm
"You'll Be Freer and Richer in a Bill of Rights Culture"
http://www.jpfo.org/borculture.htm
"Taxing Away Our Rights"
http://www.jpfo.org/taxrights.htm
Talkin' to America interviews
http://www.jpfo.org/talkamerica.htm
============================================================
JPFO mirror site: http://www.jpfo.net
============================================================
LET JPFO KEEP YOU INFORMED -- Sign up today for JPFO Alerts!
Just send a blank e-mail to jpfoalerts-subscribe@jpfo.org.
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