Reposted by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
The statement is a critique of a perceived conflict of interest within Congress, where members who allocate funds to the Pentagon also hold stocks in defense contractors. It supports legislation proposed by Rep. Tlaib to address this issue.
- The statement aims to highlight a potential harm in governance and does not inflict harm with words. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, focusing on the actions of Congress rather than personal attributes. [+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 of a potential ethical issue and advocates for a solution, which could be seen as an act of compassion towards the general public by attempting to eliminate conflicts of interest. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of a policy issue without personal attacks. [+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 influence to advocate for what the author believes would be an improvement to society. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech by using the platform to discuss a matter of public policy responsibly. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.