Posted by
malize on Thursday, May 24, 2007 6:03:21 PM
Hoppy had some good common sense rules...maybe it is not all practical, but who can argue that there is a standard we should try to hold ourselves to other than acting like animals?
Hopalong Cassidy's "Creed for American Boys and Girls"
1. The highest badge of honor a person can wear is honesty,
be mindful at all times.
2. Your parents are the best friends you have. Listen to them and
obey their instructions.
3. If you want to be respected, you must respect others. Show good
manners in every way.
4. Only through hard work and study can you succeed. Don't be lazy.
5. Your good deeds always come to light. So don't boast or be a show off.
6. If you waste time or money today, you will regret it tomorrow.
Practice thrift in all ways.
7. Many animals are good and loyal companions. Be friendly and kind to
them.
8. A strong, healthy body is a precious gift. Be neat and clean.
9. Our country's laws are made for your protection. Observe them
carefully.
10. Children in many foreign lands are less fortunate than you. Be glad
and proud you are an American
Gene Autry's "Ten Commandments of the Cowboy"
1. A cowboy never takes unfair advantage.
2. A cowboy never betrays a trust.
3. A cowboy always tells the truth.
4. A cowboy is kind to small children, to old folks, and to animals.
5. A cowboy is free from racial and religious prejudice.
6. A cowboy is helpful and when anyone's in trouble he lends a hand.
7. A cowboy is a good worker.
8. A cowboy is clean about his person and in thought, word, and deed.
9. A cowboy respects womanhood, his parents, and the laws of his
country.
10. A cowboy is a patriot.
The Lone Ranger's Creed
I believe that to have a friend, a man must be one.
That all men are created equal and that everyone has within himself the
power to make this a better world.
That God put the firewood there, but that every man must gather and
light it himself.
In being prepared physically, mentally, and morally to fight when
necessary for that which is right.
That a man should make the most of what equipment he has. That "this
government, of the people, by the people, and for the people," shall
live always.
That men should live by the rule of what is best for the greatest
number.
That sooner or later...somewhere...somehow...we must settle with the
world and make payment for what we have taken. That all things change, but the truth, and the truth alone lives on forever.
I believe in my Creator, my country, my fellow man.