Matt Taibbi

Rank 23 of 47
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Score 29

The statement reports on an incident at a speech where a suggestion of the death penalty for drug dealers was made, followed by a speaker's extended response. The tone is informative, and the intent seems to be to relay information about a potentially controversial topic that may attract media attention. The content itself does not directly engage in harmful, disrespectful, or unempathetic discourse, but it does describe a scenario that could be seen as promoting a harmful idea.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly cause harm but reports on a harmful suggestion made by another, which it neither endorses nor condemns.
  2. 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 neutrally reports on a suggestion for a severe punishment without context or discussion of its implications. [-1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement does not use influence for the betterment of society; it simply reports on an event that could be seen as negative or controversial. [-1]