Reposted by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The statement is a call to action against hate speech and discriminatory rhetoric within a governmental body. It advocates for the censure of a specific member of the House of Representatives due to alleged anti-semitic, Islamophobic, anti-LGBTQ, and racist rhetoric, as well as the promotion of conspiracy theories. The tone is serious and the intent is to uphold standards of conduct and promote a respectful and inclusive environment.
- The statement promotes doing no harm by addressing and seeking to censure harmful rhetoric. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the dignity of others by condemning discrimination. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement encourages empathy and compassion by rejecting hate speech. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- It engages in constructive criticism by formally addressing the issue through a censure motion. [+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 aims to use influence to improve the conduct within the House of Representatives. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- It upholds the principles of free speech by delineating between protected speech and harmful rhetoric that undermines the dignity of others. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.