Cornel West

Rank 5 of 47
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Score 315

The statement refers to a debate involving public figures discussing significant societal issues, indicated by the hashtags #StudentsProtests and #EndTheGenocideInPalestine. The tone is enthusiastic and promotes the debate as 'intense, wild, and yet truthful,' suggesting a substantive engagement with public issues.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement claims the debate was 'truthful,' implying an attempt to avoid harm through misinformation, though the descriptors 'intense' and 'wild' could suggest a heated exchange that might not entirely prevent harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    There is no indication of disrespect towards privacy and dignity, nor any evidence of cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech within the statement itself. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The use of 'truthful' suggests a promotion of understanding, though the effectiveness of this in the context of an 'intense' and 'wild' debate could be limited. [+1]
  4. 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 sets the stage for a debate, which is inherently about engaging with disagreement. The description of the debate as both 'intense' and 'truthful' suggests an effort to maintain constructive criticism and dialogue. [+2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    Discussing student protests and genocide implies using the platform to address and potentially better societal issues. [+2]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    Promoting a debate on such critical topics demonstrates a responsible use of the platform, assuming the content itself adheres to ethical standards of discourse. [+2]