The Graywalker Patriot Creed

Fellow patriots of the United States of America, I will stand with you to defend the ideals of the United States of America if you can agree to these self evident truths – in no particular order.

1. The United States of America was founded to be a secular government in which all citizens are free to believe and openly practice their own religion, or none at all, so long as their activities do not infringe on the rights of others to do the same.

2. That government should be of Laws, rather than of Men (to borrow from the Jaycee Creed). Meaning, no cult of personality should be allowed to take over and demolish our shared government to benefit one class or group of people and their rigid ideology. Left, Right or Middle.

3. All mankind are created Equal, and have the same rights under our constitution no matter their race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, identity, citizenship or political affiliation.

4. Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people have always existed, will always exist, and they do have every right to do so free of oppression by the government.

5. The social contract of tolerance should be extended and observed by all, however, those who refuse to observe and adhere to basic tolerance are no longer covered by the contract, and thus, shall not be tolerated.

6. Facts and Truth Matter.

Pretty sure I am Right

The following are beliefs and ideals that are somewhat up for debate and negotiation.

1. Extreme wealth inequality and Income inequality is harmful to the economy of the country. There is only ever 100% of wealth and the more percentage that is hoarded into a small percentage of the population, the worse things are for everyone else.

2. Educating our young people benefits our entire country, so all young people should be educated equally from kindergarten through high school, with options for academic, skilled trades and social work equally promoted so that kids can work with their strengths without social stigma. Included in this, is making sure that all students have the tools needed to be educated – combat hunger by providing breakfast and lunch to all students who want it, combat bullying at school, even by teachers and staff, even providing basic clothing, if the need is evident.

3. Health Care is a human right. This doesn’t mean forcing doctors to work for nothing. It means that everyone should have access to affordable health care. Health Insurance is a scam, it is very expensive and there are lots of examples of how to provide care for everyone without making pencil pushing executives rich off the backs of sick and injured people. The whole concept of Health Care for Profit is obscene. Mental health is an integral part of Health Care, as is dentistry and eye care.

4. Crime is driven by desperation and making laws that more harshly punish violations have done nothing to curb crime. We should instead focus on eliminating the motivations behind crime – tackling Education, Health Care and Income inequality would go a long way toward that goal. However, there may be other things to take into consideration, such as affordable and safe housing, poverty, hunger, etc.

5. Voting in our country is outdated and easily manipulated by those in power, so that they can remain in power. Our system needs to be modernized and freed from the influence of big money and lobbying. Ranked Choice Voting and a Secure online voting system should be developed, with safeguards and checks in place.

6. Truth is not subjective. Sure, from one side it looks like a 9, from the other side, it looks like a 6 – but someone wrote it and they know what it was meant to be. If I wrote a 9, you may think it looks like a 6, but that is because you are standing in the wrong location.

7. Wealth does not make anyone a hard worker, it does not make them smart, it does not make them honest. Working hard makes you a hard worker. Doing and saying smart things, the ability to figure out the correct solution to complex problems, makes you smart. Telling the truth and doing the right thing, even if inconvenient, even if nobody is watching, makes you honest.

8. The climate is changing for the worse and humans are contributing to that change, therefore, it is up to us to try to fight the worst of the changes.

9. Guns don’t kill people in the same way a hammer doesn’t put a nail in wood. Taking away everyone’s guns is not the way to decrease the levels of gun violence, but making some common sense gun laws, supported by responsible gun owners, will definitely work.

10. A woman’s body is her own, as is a man’s. A woman, however, does have the ability to get pregnant and give birth. This does not, however, grant anyone, government or otherwise, to take control of a woman’s body or her decisions about bringing this potential life to full fruition. This bodily autonomy does not, in any way, equate or compare with the government asking you to wear a mask or get vaccinated during a pandemic – as a virus or disease could kill other, living, breathing human beings, and a zygote, fetus or baby is not a living, breathing human being until after birth. It is a part of the woman’s body until it has been delivered.

11. Donald Trump is a liar, a bully, a moron, an idiot, a Russian asset and a con artist.

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The Graywalker Patriot Creed presents a mix of established constitutional principles and personal beliefs. Let’s examine the factual basis and provide further explanations for some key points:

Constitutional Principles

The United States as a secular government: This is largely accurate. The First Amendment prohibits the establishment of a state religion and protects the free exercise of religion 14. However, the exact phrase “separation of church and state” doesn’t appear in the Constitution 3.
1. Yes, Thomas Jefferson, one of the Founding Fathers and principal author of the Declaration of Independence, wrote about the “wall of separation between church and state” in a famous letter to the Danbury Baptist Association in 1802 1 5. In this letter, Jefferson stated: “Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church & State.”11 Jefferson was referring to the First Amendment of the Constitution, specifically the Establishment Clause, which prohibits the government from establishing a religion or favoring one religion over another10. While the exact phrase “separation of church and state” does not appear in the Constitution, Jefferson’s metaphor of a “wall of separation” has been influential in interpreting the First Amendment’s intent 1 5. It’s important to note that Jefferson considered the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom, which he authored, as one of his three greatest achievements 3. This statute, along with the principles it embodied, heavily influenced the religious freedom protections in the Constitution and Bill of Rights 3.

Government of Laws: This principle aligns with the concept of rule of law, which is fundamental to the U.S. Constitution 4.
Equality under the Constitution: The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection under the law, though some protections (e.g., for sexual orientation) have been established through court interpretations rather than explicit constitutional text 2.
LGBTQ+ rights: While LGBTQ+ people have always existed, their legal protections have evolved over time, with significant advancements in recent decades through court decisions and legislation 2.

Debatable Beliefs and Ideals

Wealth inequality: Economic research supports the idea that extreme inequality can be harmful to economic growth and stability, though the optimal level of inequality is debated among economists.
Education: The importance of education is widely recognized, but the specifics of implementation and funding vary across states and districts.
Healthcare: The concept of healthcare as a human right is debated. The U.S. doesn’t currently have a universal healthcare system, unlike many other developed nations.
Crime and punishment: Research supports the idea that addressing root causes can be more effective than harsh punishments alone, but the best approaches are still debated.
Voting systems: While there are arguments for modernizing voting systems, the specifics (like Ranked Choice Voting) are subject to ongoing debate and vary by jurisdiction.
Climate change: The scientific consensus supports human-induced climate change, though the extent of impact and best mitigation strategies are still discussed 5.
Gun control: This remains a highly contentious issue in U.S. politics, with various proposed solutions and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.

The manifesto presents a mix of established facts and personal opinions. While many points align with constitutional principles or have some basis in research, others represent specific political viewpoints that are subject to ongoing debate in American society.

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The Graywalker Patriot Creed

Pretty sure I am Right

I fact checked myself with Perplexity:

Constitutional Principles

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