[The_Reader_David]

The English speaking people are curious lot. We all let off fireworks to commemorate acts of treason against the British Crown: in Britain, Australia and New Zealand on the fifth of November to commemorate an unsuccessful one, in America on the fourth of July to commemorate one which proved successful.

[NonValueAdded]

I believe the UK celebration is to celebrate the plot's failure, especially as the perp's effigy is burned as part of the festivities. Thus, there is consistency: the celebration of a good outcome. I will not be celebrating this July 4th. de Tocqueville's admonitions have gone unheeded. The tipping point is upon us.