Wyoming gov. signs law adopting ‘cowboy ethics’

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The principles of “cowboy ethics” are now part of Wyoming law.

Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed legislation Wednesday adopting an official Wyoming state code.

The symbolic measure spells out 10 ethics derived from a “Code of the West” outlined in a book by author and retired Wall Street investor James Owen.

The ethics code carries no criminal penalties and is not meant to replace any civil codes.

The state code admonishes residents and lawmakers to live courageously, take pride in their work, finish what they start, do what’s necessary, be tough but fair, keep promises, ride for the brand, talk less and say more, remember that some things aren’t for sale, and know where to draw the line.

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One Response to Wyoming gov. signs law adopting ‘cowboy ethics’

  1. Marvin says:

    They forgot to add the rule about "Make sure to shoot the dastardly varmints who deserve it."

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