Reposted by Ilhan Omar
The statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsing Anquam Mahamoud for MN House 62B constitutes public discourse as it engages in the political process by supporting a candidate for public office. The statement highlights the candidate's advocacy work and expresses confidence in her abilities to represent the community effectively.
- The statement does no harm and positively supports a candidate, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words and actions. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the dignity of Anquam Mahamoud by acknowledging her advocacy and potential, thus respecting the privacy and dignity of others. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The endorsement promotes understanding of the candidate's qualifications and encourages community support, fostering empathy and compassion. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- While the statement is not a dialogue, it contributes constructively to the political discourse by informing the public about a candidate's qualifications. [+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 responsibly to support a candidate believed to benefit the community, aligning with using influence for the betterment of society. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The endorsement responsibly uses the platform of a public figure to support democratic processes, aligning with the principle of using the platform with integrity. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.