Congresswoman Cori Bush
@RepCori
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The statement is a call to action and a declaration of support for a legal brief aimed at influencing a Supreme Court decision on the criminalization of homelessness. It emphasizes the importance of housing as a human right and opposes discrimination and harassment of unhoused people.
- The statement upholds the principle of doing no harm with words and actions by advocating for the rights of a vulnerable population. [+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 speaking against criminalization and harassment, which can violate personal dignity. [+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, empathy, and compassion towards unhoused individuals by recognizing their situation and advocating for their rights. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of policies that criminalize homelessness without engaging in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+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 the betterment of society by supporting legal action that could improve the lives of unhoused people. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech by using the platform responsibly to discuss a societal issue and influence public policy. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.