Reposted by Cornel West
The statement by Dr. Cornel West calls for legal accountability of the Israeli Prime Minister and the Israeli army, suggesting they should face charges at the International Criminal Court. The tone is serious and implies a call to action for international legal proceedings.
- The statement calls for legal action, which is a form of seeking to do no harm through the pursuit of justice. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the dignity of others by advocating for a legal process rather than personal attacks or vigilantism. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement implicitly promotes understanding by highlighting the importance of international law and accountability. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement encourages dialogue about international law and accountability, although it does not directly engage with those who may disagree.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 does not acknowledge any mistakes as it is a call to action rather than a reflection on past statements.Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- The statement uses influence to advocate for what the speaker believes is a societal betterment through legal means. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech by using a public platform to discuss issues of international concern responsibly. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.