Reposted by Matt Taibbi
The statement is critical of Rep. Dan Crenshaw's vote and implies that he is being dishonest about the impact of that vote on media freedom. It suggests that the vote could lead to the shutdown of news sites and accuses Crenshaw of denying U.S. intelligence agencies' involvement in domestic news coverage.
- The statement may cause harm by spreading potentially misleading information about the implications of a political vote. [-1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved, as it focuses on their public roles and actions.Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The tone of the statement is accusatory and could be seen as lacking in compassion, but it does not constitute harassment or hate speech. [-1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it presents an unverified claim as fact. [-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 criticism but does not provide constructive dialogue or evidence to support its claims. [-1]Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- The statement does not acknowledge the possibility of error or provide a means to correct misinformation. [-1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement uses its platform to criticize a public figure but may not do so with integrity if the information is false or misleading. [-1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.