The Jedi Code (Part 2)

Responsibility

Once the ideals of self-discipline are learned, a Jedi becomes more open to the light side of the Force and can more successfully listen to it's will. In addition, a Jedi can begin taking responsibility for his/her actions. Any Jedi that does not take responsibility for his actions lacks the discipline expected of him/her as a member of the Jedi Order.

Practice Honesty: Honesty is the first responsibility of the Jedi, and recognizing its importance is vital to becoming a vital member of the Order. Although certain situations might require a Jedi to stretch the truth or create falsehoods with a particular situation, a Jedi must remain honest with himself, his Master, and the Council. Continually creating lies or subjecting other in delusions invites suspicion and incites anger from others upon discovery of the truth.

Honor Your Promises: A Jedi that makes a promise should be prepared to follow through with that promise or make amends, if necessary. One who makes promises that he/she does not intend to keep creates dishonesty and is less likely to be trusted.

Honor Your Padawan: Every Jedi Master that takes a Padawan under his wing has a responsibility toward helping that pupil complete his/her training. A Padawan should be treated with dignity and respect. A Master should not reprimand his/her Padawan in front of others, but should commend him/her in public when he/she does something worthy of praise. Doing this helps build his/her confidence and helps improve the relationship between Master and apprentice.

Honor Your Master: Likewise, a Padawan should honor his/her Master at all times. Although disagreements might occur, taking it to the point of argument is not wise. When dealing with other Masters regarding heated debates a Padawan should wait for the most rspectful time to speak or wait until spoken to. At times the Padawan should wait for his/her Master to address the issue. By doing so, the Master will not have to worry about the need to apologize for his apprentice's behavior

Honor the Jedi Council: Within the Jedi Order, the High Council is the final authority in all matters. However, it cannot watch over every single JEdi in the Galaxy. Therefore, a Jedi dispatched on a mission represents the Jedi Order & the Council through his words and actions. At the same time, the Council must answer for what the Jedi says and does during his mission, and putting the Council in a different situations brings dishonor upon its members.

Honor the Jedi Order: A Jedi's words and actions represent the Order as a whole. Positive words and deeds reflect positively, while negative actions damage the Order's reputation. Billions of peopel inhabit the galaxy, and only a small fraction of them have ever encountered a Jedi. The words and deeds of a single Jedi often create a first (and often lasting) impression of the Order as a Whole.

Honor the Law: The Jedi Order was appointed by the Galactic Republic to be the protectors of peace and justice throughout the galaxy. As the Republic's enforcers of the law, the Jedi must also be bound by the same law. Any Jedi that is sent out to perform a mission for the Republic or the Jedi Order must strive to avoid breaking the law. When venturing into areas of space outside the Republic's jurisdiction, a Jedi must exercise extreme care, for local governments might operate differently than the Republic, and a incident which the Jedi breaks local laws might cause delays in resolving the situation through Republic channels.

Honor Life: Since life is what strengthens the light side of the Force honoring all life in all forms is one of the highest priorities of the Jedi Order. Care must be taken to protect life and avoid unnecessary death, for killing someone gives strength to the dark side of the Force. If a situation arises where life must be taken after all other options have been contemplated, a JEdi should make sure that the reason is justified. Typically, this should be done in self-defense or the defense of others incapable of defending themselves. A Jedi Should never assume that the taking of a life is no cause for concern. Once a Jedi does not care about committing murder, then he has begun walking the path of the dark side.

No... I can't seem to find many who live their life under these guiding philosophies either. I could go on and on, and only do so to awaken the wining babies within this Guild to adulthood. What else can I do. I want this Guild to survive, to flourish, to coexist, to be happy. Now I filibuster in hopes of being heard, in hopes of seeing change. Does anyone take issue with my methods? Please then tell me and I will be open to listen and even be swayed to apologize if I offend. I will even willingly take punishment if this is not the way to go about things, but I aim true to the ideals of the Jedi and seek for all within this Guild to be content with each other. Let us show respect in all things...

Seek to change, to fit into your place within the larger puzzle; to support the big picture as a smaller piece of it. We all have our part to play, as none of us are the 'chosen one'. None of us are THE hero, but all of us work to DO what such heros do. None of us are the sole hope for the Guild, because we all are... together. This Guild has become petty, and I stay until it changes to fit a Jedi's goals... rather than fitting a Jedi's 'look' to one's "whatever I want to do I will do" attitude. May light and rationality guide us along the path...