Reposted by Cornel West
The statement is a political opinion expressing dissatisfaction with the current Democratic candidate and endorsing an alternative. It addresses the issue of political support within the Democratic Party and the potential impact of a third-party candidate on an upcoming election.
- The statement does not appear to do harm with words or actions, but expresses a personal political stance. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, focusing on political figures in a public context. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement does not explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, but it does not detract from these values either.Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in criticism of a political figure but does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+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 uses influence to promote a political viewpoint, which could be seen as contributing to the betterment of society from the speaker's perspective. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform to express a political opinion responsibly. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.