Reposted by Ilhan Omar
The statement reports on allegations made by John Kelly, a former Chief of Staff, regarding Donald Trump's comments about Adolf Hitler. It addresses the serious issue of a political figure's views on historical figures known for their authoritarian regimes and human rights abuses. The tone is informative and the intent is to contribute to public understanding of a political figure's perspective and potential implications for policy and leadership.
- The statement reports on a matter of public concern without causing harm. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of individuals by focusing on the public figure's alleged comments. [+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 engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement promotes understanding of the political figure's alleged 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 engages in constructive criticism by reporting on the allegations and providing context. [+1]Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- The statement corrects misinformation by including a denial from a spokesperson for the political figure. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement uses its platform responsibly to inform the public about a matter of potential concern. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.