What is the "Code of the West?"

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[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I think John Wayne summed up the code pretty well: "“I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.""

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@mikepowell1076]

Absolutely perfect

[@elultimo102]

A lot easier when you're 6'6"----

[@ericschneider8524]

In the Bible it was called the Golden rule. Japanese call it " Tao te ching ". The way of life.

[@jeffgrier8488]

Personally, I like John Wayne's code in The Shootist, that he told Ron Howard right before he taught him how to shoot.

[@rickkinki4624]

"Do unto others before they have the chance to do unto you." Yeah, that's the ticket.

[@abrahemsamander3967]

Maybe the code of the West were like pirates codes. Different for every ship(or in this case cowpoke) but some underlying similarities.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That makes a lot of sense, Abraham.

[@suzannelaforce6988]

"Don't spit in the wind. Watch out for road apples, buffalo chips and cow pies; they're harder to clean off your boots than you'd think. Tip your hat to all ladies. Keep your gun well oiled. Respect your horse and dog. Enjoy your coffee and beans. Get a good hat."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

See? We all know some.

[@brianfuller5868]

Code of the West-The 50s shows are lost to kids but I watched those shows. The "Westerns" of the post 50s mocked the Code.

[@bar-1studios]

As they mocked all of Western & American culture & civilization.

[@sweynskarilsen9105]

Cheyenne, gunsmoke, rifleman, and have gun will travel were on alot when I was growing up. Those were my parents favorites.

[@brianonthego]

I like the cats answer the best....same as my cats...they just want to take a nap. Good stuff my friend. Hey thanks so much for watching and commenting on my videos...it means a lot to me...thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You're welcome. I appreciate yours too!

[@brianonthego]

Arizona Ghostriders Thank you.

[@Threewolfs-]

How true about teaching our young, set the example, all but forgotten now a days, parents want to leave it to other, shame 🤠

[@LionquestFitness]

Why watch TV when you can watch Arizona Ghostriders? Albeit I still like old Lone Ranger episodes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks! I had never seen the original Lone Ranger pilot until I downloaded it.

[@mcmptn]

I've heard that part of it is that no matter how tough you are or how much trouble you like to cause, you do no harm to a good woman (out of respect for a lady), a preacher (since he takes care of matters of the soul, and everyone will eventually pass away), or a doctor (either because he will treat anyone at all or because there are so few doctors in the West; I've heard both reasons). I've also heard that part of the Code of the West is just using common sense. For example, if you're trying to wake up the next man to stand guard, say his name before you shake him. Not only is this gesture polite, but it keeps him from being so startled that he shoots you before he realizes what he's doing. Greet people when you approach. Again, not only a polite gesture, but also proof that you aren't a rustler trying to sneak around camp; you just want to have civil conversation. Don't wave to a guy on a horse, or you might spook his horse, and he won't be too happy with you. You can say all the bad words you want, but make sure it's only in front of livestock or men (not ladies). Don't complain. I've also heard of something called the "Rattlesnake Code," although maybe I have the name wrong. Basically, by 19th Century standards, if you shoot someone without a warning, it's murder because even a rattlesnake warns before it strikes; however, if the other person makes the first move or you warn him before making yours, you probably won't go to jail for shooting him...or so I've heard. That would be a tough video for you to do. Apparently, the "stand 40 feet apart and draw on the count of three" duel is fictional, and real duels by the upper class had much stricter rules for proper procedures, whereas duels fought by the lower class were basically just "lie in wait and neutralize the target" or "get plastered, shoot, run away, hide behind stuff, and fire again." However, you can't exactly do a video on it because if anyone sees the video and gets in trouble with the law, you don't want to be blamed for having a video teaching how to have a proper gunfight. On another note, you touched on lawyers, but how did a trial work back then? I know British movies set in this time period have a judge in a black robe and a white powdered wig, and the whole trial is very formal. If it's someone upper class, there are lawyers on both sides, but if it's for someone lower class...well, you never see a lawyer defending that person. However, I've heard that in the Old West, a circuit judge might sit behind a desk or in the saloon and prop his feet up while chewing tobacco as he hears the case. What happens to the defendant if the town where he lives doesn't have a lawyer? By the way, who is the jury? These days, selecting someone for jury duty seems to take quite some time, so how did they cough up a jury when the circuit judge was due to arrive in town? Yeah, I'll give you three guesses how the novel is going...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Codes to live by

[@rs-bi8yf]

your codes are why I like your channel so very much thank you

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank you!

[@wolfinndnclothing]

"He who smelt it, dealt it." "Wherever ya go; there ya are." "Try not to shoot yer horse's ears off."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice!

[@bethanyb4478]

I have never seen anyone take a bite out of the SIDE of a carrot before.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA! Well, he's from Hawaii. Maybe that's how they do it there.

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

@@ArizonaGhostriders do they eat pineapple like that?

[@GlamRockCowboy]

Hey, guys! Could you please do a video on the history of the cowboy hat, including the Stetson and the legendary Tom Mix styles I LOVE hats with big, wide brims and high crowns!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks Tom! I did one on hats, but didn't mention Tom Mix.I may save those hats for a "Silver Screen Legends" episiode. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJSkYp18r5ysnZI

[@janetmonahan7295]

Santee love your hat

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@dalekundtz760]

Drinking upstream from the herd may not be a part of the Code of the West, but it is certainly important advice.... 😃. Sort of like the teaching against eating yellow snow... 😂

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good point!

[@nobody6546]

....Never 👀 at Strangers.... Especially in Salons...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Or touch another man's hat.

[@brianfuller7691]

There was never a written code but it existed. It was informal and socially accepted and shaped the culture. The reality... The code was real and respected.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah. It was more for the tv westerns to teach kids good manners, I think.

[@thedukeofskull1383]

Oh yeah, We're of the same cloth, I lived almost lived on peanut butter crackers when I was younger! It is one of the major food groups! Oh no! Waffles too? I now I want waffles, haven't had them in about 25 years! 😀

[@freedomcat]

You can only have them if they are whole grain geezer!

[@thedukeofskull1383]

@@freedomcat that's what oh think whipper snipper ! 😀

[@freedomcat]

@@thedukeofskull1383 who goes grocery shopping for/with you?😼

[@thedukeofskull1383]

@@freedomcat 😝

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@madmania9446]

Them waffles looked damn good 😂.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Mehhh, not bad

[@russellcole3549]

That's a good looking cat.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thank You!

[@Sparkythewolfboy]

Marshal Moo Montana can give you the book.

[@41_orizaferishpriyono99]

Maybe the real code of the west are the friends we met Along the way

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Could be!

[@johnhudson5776]

2:08 Brooks & Dunn huh?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@RBEmerson]

Code of the West... Hmmmm... isn't that where TV Batman had to send a secret message?

[@bernardflood8289]

Greetings from Ireland. Ha! now I get the deal with the carrot.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@mdj.6179]

Wasn't Morse code used on the telegraph to send messages out west? And putting the Pony Express out of business!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

🤠

[@oovotzify]

I recognize that hombre eating the waffle and extra crunchy carrot.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yeah, that miscreant.

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

@@ArizonaGhostriders dirty rotten backstabbing miscreant?

[@LovesDaBears]

Who on gods green earth eats carrots like that?!?! lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Batjac JW!

[@Miss_Judy]

lol very good video :)

[@jonleonard8883]

Respect the land defend the defenseless and don't spit in front of women and children

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good ones

[@larryrobinson6914]

Never use your sixgun for à bluff

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's a good 'un

[@dlighted8861]

The code of the west. Shoot first😮 Shoot fast😀 Shoot often😑 Oh and hit where you are aiming.😉

[@michaelpage4199]

No no no. Everyone knows chicken noodle soup is best for the cold of the west.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHAHA!

[@jacksmith2974]

Code of the West could just mean moral code

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Mostly it is.

[@jacksmith2974]

Here too

[@jacksmith2974]

You guys are fast as a.....

[@jacksmith2974]

Well your fast

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

@@ArizonaGhostriders morals and common sense....which isnt as common as it once was

[@talisikid1618]

To wound? Not realistic.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Correct. Can't always shoot 'em in the hand!

[@bar-1studios]

Perhaps to understand even the broader pounts of the Code of The West, we'd have to examine the zeitgeist of that Victorian Era- sir Walter Scott's novel _Ivanhoe_ took the English-speaking world by storm, with a tale of chivalric daring-do set in a romanticized medieval England. The tale, featuring heroic & villainous knights, damsels in distress, and a band of famous outlaws who rob from the rich and give to the poor shaped the discussion of etiquette in genteel society. In imitation of these fictitious knights of old, a trend in facial hair began. The Code of The West and its variants was likely a modified & pragmatized version of this romanticized chivalry, combined with western practicality, given nobody gets chased by bears or cougars in Ivanhoe.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@mikepowell1076]

Sorry, way to complicated for the west

[@classicgunstoday1972]

On that note here is an observation by Dr Clyde Wilson of University of South Carolina: "I was told a few years ago that a large Confederate flag dominates the main room of the Cattleman’s Club in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I don’t know if this was true or is still true, but there is a reason that Owen Wister called his cowboy hero The Virginian. Without the cultural transmission of Southern chivalry to the West, a cowboy is just a proletarian who herds animals rather than a knight of the plains." --Dr. Clyde Wilson

[@um5785]

Goad of the west, simple do unto others before they do unto you..... Just ask Bill

[@jmmartin7766]

I couldnt agree more with Jeff Grier: John Wayne had the best personal code (code of the west) I've ever seen or heard: *I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.* ~John Wayne "The Shootist"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

yes!

[@falloutpropguy]

I started laughing and coughing so hard at the coat of the West I honestly have to say your sense of humor is one of my favorites on the internet

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I'm so glad! Often I get eye rolls at some of my jokes, but it never stops me.

[@falloutpropguy]

@@ArizonaGhostriders I think it's just because I grew up watching The Three Stooges the Red Skeleton and other stuff like that that I find you so funny I'm 19 years old so none of my friends really share the same humor as me

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That is so great you were exposed to that humor. If you haven't watched any of the Carol Burnett Show with Tim Conway in it, do so!

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Don't squat with yer spurs on.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@americanaxetoolco2076]

1) Live each day with courage. 2) Take pride in your work. 3) Always finish what you start. 4) Do what has to be done. Awesome video Santee!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well said!

[@freedomcat]

When you asked Siri(your cat) if he knew about the Code of the West, he turned his head thinking that you have finally lost it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes. He just gets so tired of all the Old West stuff. Poor kid.

[@danieldentis]

Respect the land, defend the defenseless, and don't you never spit in front of women or children.

[@yugen]

My grandpa's favorite show was Have Gun Will Travel - now I'm a fan, only wish we could watch it together again.

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

"Respect the land. Defend the defenseless. And don't you never go spitting in front of women or children." *Spits*

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good un's !!

[@OldSnufkin]

My favourite happy time channel!

[@alan_whoneedstiedye]

Don't piss too close to camp and walk out further to, well... you know.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@tulemike6627]

have the code of the west i got from the Gene Autry museum.

[@LizzyTexBorden]

That is a good one, and a great museum.

[@macvena]

The code was likely common sense rules where there were no laws, safety nets, formal education, or established protocols existing to guide peoples. In a violent, harsh, and dangerous environment one would try to fit in, keep the peace, get along, be responsible and take care of yourself, mind your own business, keep your business private, show respect for yourself and others. Being aware of danger and risks and acting accordingly. Maintaining your personal reputation was import. Creating offenses, being a loner, being reckless, foolish, selfish, being unprepared could be disasterous. Knowing what to do or not to do was critical. Your life literally could depend upon it. It probably comprised survival, social and practical skills to function on one's own or in groups. "Life's hard, pardner. It's harder if you're stupid."

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

That is a direct quote from john wayne in fact its the name of his book that has my thumbnail on the cover lol its a picture of the cover life is hard its harder if you're stupid

[@kirkmorrison6131]

Keep your word, it's your bond. Treat others with kindness and respect until proven wrong. Don't go looking for trouble but have real sand if it comes to you. Look out for those less fortunate or less able than you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@Poleson]

I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted. I won't be laid a-hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them. J. B. Books Is a pretty good, simple code to live by.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

It is.

[@lawrencelewis2592]

"Never play cards with a man named Doc, never eat at a place called Mom's and never sleep with anyone who has more problems than you do." -Nelson Agren.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HAHA!

[@jamieryall8341]

Wow! I didn't know you such good work for kids & the public in general. Even more reason to congratulate you on your efforts. Thank you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

You are welcome.

[@DavidREllisAZ]

I grew up watching B westerns, got the code, here is a question for you Santee, Did they use short boots with elastic sides, you know like RM Williams boots?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sorry for the delay. They did, and I believe those were called "Congress boots"

[@indigowolf556]

That's so cool that you went to a school it should be important for kids to know what it was like in the west. Good job! 🌵🤠

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep!

[@freedomcat]

You mentioned on another comment I made on Spaghetti Westerns that the Western Code can be found in the original Star Wars trilogy. Would you consider making an episode or series examining the Code of The West in Non-Western genre movies?

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I mentioned that? Well, I sure can.

[@AZSP1966]

If you want to know the real code of the west watch Dirty Dingus Magee

[@majedajaber9064]

an armed society is a polite society

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@OldSetonian]

You have a problem with The Code of the West? Don't you people ever listen to Roger Miller?

[@HEMPHILL23]

You guys should do some activities with Trail Dust Town either during Friday's Heirloom Farmer's Market or over the weekends...

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Wow, just saw this! We have an arrangement with Jerry at the Pistoleers to come in occasionally and be ambience. The market on Fridays...we learned the hard way not to shoot video during that. HA!

[@scenicdriveways6708]

I think I found the code of the west . dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot... LOL Fun video Santee/

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

LOL!!!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

The code of the west is, coming from Pennsylvania, “Be sure to keep you chowder wet”. I mean it makes sense Santee, eh? How can you eat chowder dry? Kind Thanks and I think there are some gals here in PA that have developed a Dirty Dan fetish! So please don’t let it go to his head! Kind Thanks and Happy Tails! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I love chowder. I don't love dry chowder. Makes sense!

[@thorfinthorfin3010]

My Grandpa always said the first code was follow The 10 Commandments. Don't spit or curse in front of women and children. Be honest and fair with yourself and others. Take good care of your tools and feet. Don't be lazy. Don't ever drink until your judgement is off. Help the widows, the orphans, the shut ins and the elderly. Be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to anger. That's what he lived by.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Words to follow!

[@lonesometangerine3552]

Live each day with courage. Take pride in your work. Always finish what you start. Do what has to be done. Be tough,but fair. When you make a promise keep it. Ride for the brand. Talk less say more. Remember some things aren' t for sale. Know when to draw the line.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@xvxvcaspervxvx]

You just have to watch the COWBOYS of MOOMESA to know the code of the west!

[@autobotstarscream765]

I actually learned about the Code of the West from Chuck Norris and the C.O.W.-Boys of Moo Mesa! 😎

[@maxbelflower4981]

I'm disappointed. I thought the code of the west was a real thing,LOL. Guess i'll settle for John Wayne's personal code from the Shootist

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sure. Whatever works!

[@flouisbailey]

I thought my name was Roy Rodgers and was verrrry disappointed when I found out it was Louis Bitcoin ♠️

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Damn. Oh well!

[@jgallagher3031]

I'm surprised you didn't look in the telegraph office, everyone knows the Feller with the code works there.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

OH!

[@bostonrailfan2427]

code of the west to your cat: tuna, treats, and scratching behind the ears code to Rex: get out of my way or get eaten

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes

[@russelder9743]

is it different than the "code of the east"......good to see Batjac part of your gang

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks, Russ!

[@bar-1studios]

... Well, Code of the East varied from Sharia in Dar al-Islam, to the Mandate of Heaven in Qing Dynasty China, to Bushido in Japan... You might note some *vastly* different views regarding government, family & basic human rights in those places.

[@cadiastands3308]

I learned everything I needed to know about the code of the west from the "Real Cowboys of Moo Mesa"

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Now that is legit.

[@philipbarrick4149]

Cowboy motto If it’s not right don’t say it if it’s . Not good don’t do it. If it’s not yours don’t take it.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Hey those are great!

[@keithmiller6277]

Respect the land, defend the defenseless, and don'tcha never spit in front of women and children."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Good!

[@AlexKS1992]

It makes me think I was actually raised by the Huns. When at peace be ready for war and when at war get ready for more war and show no mercy to your enemies. Just a little FYI my families heritage comes from Hungary, Ukraine, Romania and Albania which if I recall was the homeland of the Huns. Although the Huns were not always brutes and they did show mercy and welcomed people to the tribe but what I'm trying to say is the code of the West is kinda like chivalry and the rules of civility. Show no mercy to your enemy but be respectful to the weak. Of course the Huns do get their reputation for being brutes.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I think every culture has a code of some sort.

[@AlexKS1992]

@@ArizonaGhostriders Definitely

[@RSBurgen]

Always nice to see a bad outlaw doing something good even if it's Dirty Dan, Great job fella's

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Thanks!

[@hydra8845]

I thought the code involved not spitting in front of women and children 🤔

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Depends on the code you are following.

[@metallicarchaea1820]

Maybe the Code of the West were the memories we made along the way.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yes!

[@dennishein2812]

Drinking upstream from a herd is good education.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

YES!

[@willieclark2256]

There's no more a Waffle Housing song than Boot Scooting Boogie

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Well....I can't control what they play there. Surprised I didn't get a coopyright strike.

[@alexbaker2615]

Good bye good luck and may the good Lord take a liken" to ya!!!!!!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Nice

[@BrianWoodyard]

The code of the west is " leave the gate the way you found it."

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@fu4616]

Praise the Gods, Do Good, Act Bravely.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yup

[@kenchampness8240]

Just wish we could all embrace the code these days.

[@marcosaraiva9205]

the code of the west. My glass of whisky santee.thanks again you guys

[@geraldgrieve4106]

Code of the west. Do onto others before they do onto you.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Yep

[@KowboyUSA]

8. Never touch another man's hat.

[@deplorablewhiteman3628]

Shoot straight never touch another mans hat/gun/dog/woman and never under any circumstances herd sheep on brokeback mtn

[@liquidcurse4190]

Codes ??we don't need no stinking codes

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@DARINBAGGSGUNOUTLAW]

GREAT STUFF LOVE IT 🤠 LLTOW 🤠

[@johnraines4825]

I use to get a code in my nose.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

HA!

[@plethoraofpinatas.]

Eat beans upwind.

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Smart

[@Allcanadianoutdoors]

Code : Shoot First

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

That's a good one.

[@bar-1studios]

Huh. Listening to an audiobook of _The Virginian_ by Owen Wister. Several oblique references to there being a Code, and one direct, on the subject of a man not interfering with a transaction. That's a 1902 reference.

[@jeffleblanc8850]

Bugs bunny lol

[@WhaleGold]

He should have made a left turn at Albuquerque.

[@IcemanE52]

Nice cat!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Very!

[@robmarshallofficial]

Lol

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Sorry about the sound in that one. I was having computer issues.

[@lonewolfbikergear2937]

I could of filled you in on some of them

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

Everyone has some, which is terrific.

[@lonewolfbikergear2937]

@@ArizonaGhostriders yes it is

[@jayjdietrich]

I thought it was "The Law of the West"....kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5PEeZlpqNScr7M Really, the code was pretty much the Ten Commandments, boiled down to its bare bones. Mostly, it was all about respect, which we see little of today. Believe in God - respect there's something a lot bigger n you, and He's watchin' No cussin' - respect yerr own words cause they's comin' out yer own mouth Honor your Ma and Pa and folks in general - respect for old folks, women, little kids and yourself Don't kill unless you gotta - respect Life No hanky pankyin' around - respect your Pardner. You picked 'em and they picked you No stealin' other folks' stuff - respect for other folks' hard work ta git what they got No lyin' - respect the truth No wantin' hard for others' stuff - respect what ya already got. It's alright to work fer more, but don't let it rule ya The code was knowin' if you wanted to be treated fair, you had to walk the straight and narrow path to earn respect, and to do that, you had to show respect. Same as today, but somehow we don't seem ta make bein' good and honest an important thing like we used ta. Seems to me that's why we see so many folks running roughshod over everbody else. PC has led us to let yahoos run wild, and that's a lowdown dirty shame! Who pays for it in the end? We all do!

[@bitchy_bitch5909]

The Constitution and Bill of Rights sums up life lived by the code of the West. The very basic tenants were a skeleton of everyones interpretation of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Everyone essentially had a mutual respect for each other, their property, loved ones, family, and other aquaintences. Even when they didn't get along and had very different thoughts of each other, they still respected each other as humans with qualities not much different from theirselves. They cherished life and all that it had to offer, times were very hard for everyone back then; so by circumstances they were really forced to cooperate with each other to make the best of what was accessible to them. Realizing that they had little to live with; they made do the best they could. Not too different from how people lived in the time of Jesus Christ. For example: walking 15 miles to a well with 3 others to get the days supply of water in clay pots. Being honorable was of great significance as it was a sign to others that, that person could be relied upon to help others when times were tough, attacked by outsiders, was sick, etc. Those that were respectful, and honorable, and were willing to find independence from human policies, regulations, etc., to live life to the fullest were of great value to many! Those were the ranch hands, doctors, miners, and others that made a town a happy and prosperous place to live. Not all, only some of them were like the good Samaritan that helped the man that was beat up along the side of a road, that Jesus Christ talked about. There could never truely be a written "code of the West" it is something best represented by the U.S. Constitution, but based upon high moral standards, which people either had it in them, or they didn't. I think educating children of the wild west and its code of conduct, helps to establish some really good moral values at an early age. Rodeo week should always be celebrated.

[@allensooter8429]

Howdy Santee, My Code of the West is "No Dirt is to good for you". Best Regards, Major General Shagnasty-----Undertaker.