Cornel West

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Score 118
12/18/2023, 10:42:46 PM
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(5/6) That the White House is considering a deal with the GOP to fast-track military aid to Ukraine and Israel at the expense of migrants is deeply troubling and a pronouncement of flawed values. We must stand against measures that place fossil fueled wars and genocide over the…
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(4/6) Addressing the root causes of migration is necessary, especially as a result of US imperialism and intervention associated with an anachronistic Monroe Doctrine rooted in colonization and empire building. Likewise, raising the standard for 'credible fear' interviews, as…
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(3/6) Community-based alternatives to detention ensure dignity. Biden's plan to mandate the detention of certain migrants awaiting claim adjudication raises concerns, especially given the lack of adequate detention space.
#USMexicoBorder #CornelWest2024
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(2/6) Fair asylum processes are critical to upholding the law and basic humanity and enshrining justice-centered immigration policies.
#USMexicoBorder #CornelWest2024
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(1/6) Firstly, we must end draconian policies that tear families apart. Yet, the White House's support for reviving Trump-era practices like Title 42, which allows the expulsion of migrants without their legal right to asylum hearings, undermines this goal of compassion.…
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In the quest for justice and a currency of morality, migrants/asylum seekers at the #SouthernBorder deserve humane practices. However, @POTUS recent openness to policies like expelling migrants without asylum screenings contradicts our call for dignity and empathy.…

The statement is part of a series of tweets by Cornel West that address the issue of immigration policies and their moral implications, particularly in relation to the treatment of migrants and asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border. The tone is critical and advocates for a more compassionate approach to immigration. The intent is to call out what West perceives as flawed values in the current administration's approach and to encourage policies that respect the dignity and rights of migrants. The content specifically criticizes the potential prioritization of military aid over the well-being of migrants and the revival of policies that West views as inhumane.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement upholds the principle of doing no harm with words and actions by advocating for the rights and dignity of migrants. [+2]
  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 others by speaking against policies that may harm migrants' well-being. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion towards migrants and asylum seekers. [+2]
  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 constructive criticism of the current administration's policies without personal attacks. [+2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for the betterment of society by promoting humane immigration policies. [+2]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by responsibly using the platform to discuss public issues. [+2]