Reposted by Dr. Jill Stein🌻
The statement in the image uses charged language to express a political viewpoint, associating the red and blue political parties with extreme negative actions. The use of a humorous image of a dog in a voting setting is intended to soften the message, but the text itself is confrontational and could be seen as promoting divisiveness rather than constructive political discourse.
- The statement uses language that could be harmful by accusing major political parties of extreme negative actions, which may not be accurate or fair. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of those who may identify with the red or blue political parties, as it accuses them of supporting extreme negative actions. [-1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it uses divisive language. [-1]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 use influence for the betterment of society, as it may contribute to political polarization. [-1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.