WAC code of conduct

WeAreCHANGE code of conduct

We Are Change is a peaceful organization that does not discriminate in any way. We are tolerant of all regardless of racial, religious, ethnic or sexual orientation. We denounce any individual or group that would speak in our name and that would not adhere to these precepts. Anyone violating these principles will be asked by the group to leave permanently as a destructive individual working against the goals that We Are Change is striving to achieve. As a nation in crisis and a realization that time is not on our side, there will be no tolerance for anything other than an effort to preserve national sovereignty and to seek truth and justice for all through non-violent policies based on open government, public awareness, compassion, kindness and a commitment to Constitutional law.

1. We Are Change recognizes all members have inalienable rights as sovereign individuals written in the Constitution of the United States and Bill of Rights and that such rights shall be honored at all times
2. No provocation of violence will be tolerated under any circumstances
3. Racial, sexual, religious, age or discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated
4. No group member shall use language in public that will inflame others to violent action
5. No group member shall destroy the property, tangible or intangible, of others, public or private.
6. All members will treat each other with respect at all times
7. Weekly Meetings
1. Weekly meetings should be held to discuss and debate any issue pertaining to the group as well as projects and upcoming events
2. Only cordial and polite debate about topics shall be discussed
3. All expenditures will be made public to the group with monthly statements detailing expenses and money accrued

i. Reimbursements for expenses will only be fulfilled if approved by group

8. Street Actions
1. During street actions, a single engagement of people asking questions will be honored; no ganging up on anyone asking questions or seeking information
2. Yelling or screaming at members of the public will not be tolerated
9. Cointelpro will not be tolerated
1. If anyone is thought to be engaging in such activities a camera shall immediately be put on them, exposing that they are acting as an agent provocateur and an individual not connecting to We Are Change in anyway
10. Respect towards FDNY and NYPD
1. Derogatory comments disseminated towards NYPD, FDNY or any law enforcement of any kind will not be tolerated
11. We Are Change is a bottom to top organization where all members shall be treated as equals
12. All group members shall strive to set an example for those around them, especially those younger, so they will know how to behave in confrontational situations
13. All members will take responsibility for their own actions and accept the consequences of their actions
14. We Are Change does not condone the use of the name without consent of the group