Matt Taibbi

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Score -85
5/12/2024, 4:52:48 PM
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Matt Taibbi
@mtaibbi
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Last I checked we still have a First Amendment… we’re going to make it legal to deny people services based on things they say? And the law doesn’t say you have to have made a threat or even say something like “Death to America.”
Josh
@JAllison96
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@mtaibbi @RogerMarshallMD @MarshaBlackburn Is it though??? There have been plenty of death to America chants coming from this group.

The statement is part of a public discourse as it engages in a substantive discussion about the implications of a proposed legislative measure on civil liberties, specifically focusing on the First Amendment and the criteria for placing individuals on no-fly lists. The conversation critiques the broad and potentially unjust criteria for restricting individuals' rights based on their speech or disciplinary actions at educational institutions, which could infringe on free speech and due process.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to prevent harm by critiquing a policy that could unjustly restrict individuals' rights, aligning with the principle of doing no harm with words. [+2]
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    The statement respects the dignity of individuals by opposing measures that could unfairly target them based on their speech or affiliations, thus respecting their privacy and dignity. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By raising concerns about the broad criteria for no-fly lists, the statement promotes understanding and empathy for those who might be unjustly affected. [+2]
  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 engages in constructive criticism of the proposed policy, maintaining a focus on the issue rather than attacking individuals personally. [+2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its influence to discuss and potentially influence public policy for the betterment of society by safeguarding civil liberties. [+2]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech by defending the First Amendment rights and using the platform responsibly to discuss significant public concerns. [+2]