Cornel West

Rank 10 of 47
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Score 113

The statement is a strong condemnation of the use of cluster bombs and criticizes President Biden for his alleged association with such actions. It is a call to recognize the use of cluster bombs as war crimes and highlights the impact on children and innocent people. The tone is accusatory and impassioned, and the intent is to draw attention to and censure the use of cluster bombs in warfare.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to do no harm but uses strong language that could be seen as harmful to the dignity of the individual targeted. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of the general public but attacks the dignity of President Biden. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of the impact of cluster bombs but lacks empathy and compassion towards the individual criticized. [-1]
  4. 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 criticism but also includes personal attacks, which is not constructive. [-2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement aims to use influence for the betterment of society by highlighting a significant issue but does so in a manner that may not be conducive to positive change.
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principle of free speech but may not be using the platform with the integrity expected, given the personal attacks involved. [-1]