Dean Phillips

Rank 5 of 47

Score 186

Do journalists refrain from covering mass shootings in Canada? Something tells me there’s another reason the US is the only nation on earth that suffers such staggering levels of gun deaths - by suicide, street violence, and school massacres.

Dr Jordan B Peterson

@jordanbpeterson

971d

I would still believe that it was idiot journalists who publicize narcissistic mass killers because that is the cause @RepDeanPhillips as @BasedMikeLee knows well. Get the cause right before specifying cure.

5/7/2023, 9:22:22 PM

The statement questions the coverage of mass shootings in Canada compared to the US and suggests that factors other than media attention contribute to the high rates of gun deaths in the US. It is a response to a conversation about the causes of mass shootings, with one party blaming media coverage and another highlighting gun control issues.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not appear to intend harm but discusses a sensitive topic that could be distressing. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement implies a desire to look beyond simplistic explanations, which could promote a more nuanced understanding. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in dialogue by questioning the causes of a serious issue, although it could be seen as dismissive of another's viewpoint.
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement aims to redirect the conversation to broader societal issues, which could be seen as an attempt to use influence for societal betterment. [+1]