Cornel West

Rank 9 of 47
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Score 118

The statement is a critical commentary on the actions of the President of the United States regarding a veto of a UN Security Council ceasefire vote and the sale of munitions related to the conflict in Gaza. It calls for Congressional investigation into these matters, which are of public concern and relate to foreign policy and military actions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement uses strong language that could be seen as harmful, particularly the use of the word 'genocidal' to describe Israel's actions. [-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 does not appear to violate the privacy or dignity of others, nor does it engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it uses accusatory language and does not seek to understand the other side of the issue. [-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 does not offer a constructive dialogue, as it uses strong and potentially inflammatory language. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement calls for Congressional investigation, which could be seen as using influence for the betterment of society by seeking accountability. [+1]
  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 and uses the platform to raise a concern about government actions, but the integrity of the language used could be questioned.