Reposted by Cornel West
The statement praises Cornel West for his consistent moral stance in support of political prisoners and acknowledges his efforts to highlight injustices within various systems of oppression. It addresses societal issues related to the treatment of political prisoners and the critique of oppressive systems, which constitutes public discourse.
- The statement upholds the principle of doing no harm with words and actions, as it positively acknowledges the efforts of an individual working towards justice. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding and compassion by bringing attention to the plight of political prisoners and the need for justice. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive dialogue by highlighting the work of an individual rather than attacking those with differing views. [+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 uses its influence to better society by bringing awareness to issues of injustice and supporting those who fight against it. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech by responsibly using the platform to discuss important societal issues with integrity. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.