Christopher C. Cuomo

The statement in question appears to be a response to a series of tweets regarding a controversial incident involving a shooting. The respondent is attempting to clarify that the incident was legally resolved and cautions against dismissive or provocative responses that could lead to 'ugliness.' The tone seems to be one of frustration and a desire to prevent further conflict or misunderstanding in the conversation.

1. Principle 1:

   I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.

   The statement attempts to prevent harm by discouraging inflammatory responses, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words and 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 respects the privacy and dignity of those involved by referencing the legal resolution of the incident, which aligns with respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
3. Principle 3:

   I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.

   While the statement does not directly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, it does not actively discourage it either, so it is neutral in this regard.
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 by addressing the potential for 'ugliness' in response to dismissive comments, which aligns with engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]
5. Principle 5:

   I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.

   There is no indication of a mistake being acknowledged or corrected, so this principle is not applicable.
6. Principle 6:

   I will use my influence for the betterment of society.

   The statement uses influence to try to guide the conversation towards a more civil discourse, which aligns with using influence for the betterment of society. [+1]
7. 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 contributing to the conversation without shutting down others' opinions, which aligns with using the platform responsibly and with integrity. [+1]