The Cowboy Code

For John, BLUF:  Cowboy Gene Autry, The Singing Cowboy, is an under appreciated standout in the Twentieth Century.  An actor, an aviator in World War II (A Service Pilot, he flew The Humb), the owner of The Los Angeles Angels.  He was a multi-talented individual, and he embodied the Cowboy Code.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Gene Autry’s Cowboy Code

From Ethics Alarms, by Mr Jack Marshall, Timeless.

Here is the whole Code:

1. The Cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man, or take unfair advantage.
2. He must never go back on his word, or a trust confided in him.
3. He must always tell the truth.
4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly, and animals.
5. He must not advocate or possess racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
6. He must help people in distress.
7. He must be a good worker.
8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action, and personal habits.
9. He must respect women, parents, and his nations laws.
10. The Cowboy is a patriot.

We need more like Gene Autry.

Regards  —  Cliff