Here is something else "those savages" came up with:
Constitution of the Iroquois Nation
http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/toc/modeng/public/IroCons.html
"The representative democracy of the Iroquois was extensively studied
and praised by Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, who proposed it
as the basis for the United States Constitution. In a backhanded
compliment at the Albany Congress in 1754, Franklin said he found it
hard to believe that the 13 colonies could not agree to a political
union when "Six Nations of ignorant savages" had formed one."
From: Constitution Convention Commission Archives
http://www.cherokee.org/home.aspx?section=CommissionsCommission=CCC
Mike
D. Mindock wrote:
Bright Stars!
This came from the
Kucinich4President yahoo group and I was moved to pass it on. I am
embarrassed that I am not a better example of the integrity of thought
and action that it embodies. Good still to read and be inspired and
motivated by the thoughts.
peace light,
jeannie
::
Native American Code of Ethics
1. Rise with the sun to pray. Pray alone. Pray often. The Great Spirit
will listen, if you only speak.
2. Be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit,
anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will
find guidance.
3. Search for yourself, by yourself. Do not allow others to make your
path for you. It is your road, and yours alone. Others may walk it with
you, but no one can walk it for you.
4. Treat the guests in your home with much consideration. Serve them
the best food, give them the best bed and treat them with respect and
honor.
5. Do not take what is not yours whether from a person, a community,
the wilderness or from a culture. It was not earned nor given. It is
not yours.
6. Respect all things that are placed upon this earth - whether it be
people or plant.
7. Honor other people's thoughts, wishes and words. Never interrupt
another or mock or rudely mimic them. Allow each person the right to
personal _expression_.
8. Never speak of others in a bad way. The negative energy that you put
out into the universe will multiply when it returns to you.
9. All persons make mistakes. And all mistakes can be forgiven.
10. Bad thoughts cause illness of the mind, body and spirit. Practice
optimism.
11. Nature is not FOR us, it is a PART of us. They are part of your
worldly family.
12. Children are the seeds of our future. Plant love in their hearts
and water them with wisdom and life's lessons. When they are grown,
give them space to grow.
13. Avoid hurting the hearts of others. The poison of your pain will
return to you.
14. Be truthful at all times. Honesty is the test of one's will within
this universe.
15. Keep yourself balanced. Your Mental self, Spiritual self, Emotional
self, and Physical self - all need to be strong, pure and healthy. Work
out the body to strengthen the mind. Grow rich in spirit to cure
emotional ails.
16. Make conscious decisions as to who you will be and how you will
react. Be responsible for your own actions.
17. Respect the privacy and personal space of others. Do not touch the
personal property of others - especially sacred and religious objects.
This is forbidden.
18. Be true to yourself first. You cannot nurture and help others if
you cannot nurture and help yourself first.
19. Respect others religious beliefs. Do not force your belief on
others.
20. Share your good fortune with others. Participate in charity.
Shared by Ray Lookingglass
To learn more about the Algonkian family of tribes
and their languages, please visit:
http://www.native-languages.org/famalg.htm
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