The statement expresses a concern about the manipulation of public fear by elites for political purposes, referencing the Covid pandemic as a past example. It suggests a skepticism towards the intentions of those in power and encourages critical thinking about the motivations behind political messaging.
- The statement aims to do no harm but could be seen as spreading skepticism which may or may not be warranted.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others as it does not target individuals but rather speaks to a general behavior of 'elites'. [+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 empathy to a degree by validating the public's feelings of being manipulated. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of political messaging tactics 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.
- There is no indication of acknowledging or correcting mistakes as the statement is an opinion.Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- The statement uses influence to encourage critical thinking about political messaging. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech responsibly by sharing an opinion without engaging in misinformation or hate speech. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.