Republican Creed

I do not choose to be a common man.

It is my right to be uncommon.

If I can seek opportunity, not security,

I want to take the calculated risk to dream and build,

to fail and to succeed.  I refuse to barter

incentive for dole.

I prefer the challenges of life to

guaranteed security, the thrill of fulfillment

to the state of calm utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence,

nor my dignity for a handout.

I will never cower before any master,

save my God.

It is my heritage to stand erect, proud and unafraid.

To think and act for myself, enjoy

the benefit of my creations; to face the

whole world boldly and say,

"I am a free American."