The statement 'Unbelievable' in response to the reported incident of a protester yelling at Jewish students to 'Go back to Belarus! Go back to Poland!' at Columbia University engages in public discourse by reacting to an event involving ethnic and nationalistic harassment. The statement expresses disbelief and likely disapproval of the actions described, which are of public concern due to their implications for community harmony and racial or ethnic discrimination.
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I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.The statement indirectly discourages harmful actions by expressing disbelief at the harassment, thus promoting non-harmful interactions.
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I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.By expressing shock, the statement respects the dignity of those targeted by the harassment, aligning with the principle of respecting others' dignity.
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.The statement promotes understanding and compassion by highlighting an incident of harassment, which may encourage public empathy towards the affected students.
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I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.Although brief, the statement contributes to dialogue by drawing attention to the incident, potentially prompting further discussion on ethnic harassment and its impact.
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I will use my influence for the betterment of society.The use of the platform to highlight and implicitly criticize the harassment uses influence to address and potentially mitigate societal issues.
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