Cornel West

Rank 10 of 47
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Score 123

The statement is a critical commentary on perceived injustices and systemic issues, addressing the serious topics of ethnic cleansing, genocide, and racism. It engages with public issues and societal concerns, thus constituting public discourse.

  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 to the individuals mentioned, potentially violating the principle of doing no harm with words. [-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 respects the privacy and dignity of the groups mentioned but could be seen as not respecting the individuals called out by name, which may border on personal attacks. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement aims to promote understanding of perceived injustices but does so in a way that might not foster empathy or compassion due to its accusatory tone.
  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 invite constructive dialogue or avoid personal attacks, as it directly names individuals and attributes actions to them without a clear invitation to a constructive exchange. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The intent behind the statement seems to be to use influence to highlight and address societal issues, aligning with the principle of using influence for the betterment of society, but the approach may not be the most effective. [+1]