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Bushido
I know I've brought this up before, but I'm just curious to know from others who haven't been in previous discussions, what version of Bushido would you say the turtles follow? I believe it to be "Modern Bushido":
The warrior protects and defends because he realizes the value of others. He knows that they are essential to society and, in his gift of service, recognizes and values theirs... take the extra moment in dark parking lots at night to make sure that a woman gets into her car safely before leaving yourself. Daily involvement in acts such as these are as much a part of training as time spent in the dojo, and indeed should be the reason for that time spent training... When faced with a woman or child in a situation in which they are vulnerable, there are two types of men: those who would offer succor and aid, and those who would prey upon them. And in modern society, there is another loathsome breed who would totally ignore their plight! Because this basically summarizes everything the turtles are about, being the men who "offer succor and aid" to the society of NYC. Basically Bushido is "the stressing of frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honor unto death", and that's how the turtles live and what they are: honorable martial arts masters with loyalty to their father and innocent people, who's efforts reap frugality for the innocent society they defend.
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