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Code of Conduct

While our power is in our numbers, our currency is in our credibility. The 9-12 Project members must engage in activities as described herein with respect and proper decorum. Although passion form our members is expected and encouraged, it is also expected and encouraged that members respect the right of free speech in others. Be aware that our critics and opposition will utilize any breakdown in discipline to discredit our grassroots movement.

When at events, meetings or any public/private arena as well as in all communications, members are expected to follow these rules of conduct:

Follow the 9 principles and 12 Values. If you seek them in your personal life you will display them publicly.

Be optimistic, positive and hopeful.

Follow through on commitments – when you make a commitment you set an expectation that others are depending on. If you can not follow through on a commitment then do not commit.

Use clear communication.

Educate yourself – you cannot educate others or respond to our critics and opposition if you do not know our history and the Constitution.

Always state facts – do not state opinions as fact nor deliberately misrepresent the facts. You should always verify the information received to determine its validity.

Debate instead of argue – Debate is education, argument is emotion. First seek to find the common ground with others, especially opposition then state an educated position. Try to understand the opposition’s point of view, it is okay to disagree.

Profanity, personal attacks and aggressive behavior are prohibited.

You may be assertive but not overbearing.

Be gracious – it’s not all about you.

Reinforce positive behavior.

Respect others; use proper titles and polite language.

If active in campaigns or running for office you may not present yourself as a representative of The 9-12 Project, it is a violation of our non-partisan position

The 9-12 Project

The Nine Principles

1. America is good.
2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.
3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.
6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.
7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.
8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.

The Twelve Values

Honesty

Reverence

Hope

Thrift

Humility

Charity

Sincerity

Moderation

Hard Work

Courage

Personal Responsibility

Gratitude