Robert Kennedy Jr

Rank 19 of 47

Score 58

"I learned how to make emails disappear after I am FOIA'd, but before the search starts."

This admission of utter contempt in the NIH for democratic oversight shocked even me.

zeynep tufekci

@zeynep

440d

Oh, my. The whole exchange!😱

This is the high-level NIH advisor communicating —maybe better to say conspiring— with the small but widely-quoted outspoken group who kept smearing people asking reasonable questions about pandemic origins and lab safety as “conspiracy theorists”.

5/16/2024, 11:16:08 PM

The statement in question raises concerns about the integrity and transparency of government operations, specifically regarding the handling of information subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It suggests that there may be deliberate attempts to evade democratic oversight by making sensitive emails disappear before they can be searched under FOIA requests. This statement is part of a broader public discourse on government transparency, accountability, and the ethical conduct of public officials and agencies.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement highlights a potential harm to the principles of transparency and accountability in government operations, suggesting a violation of the principle to do no harm with words and actions. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
By discussing the potential manipulation of information, the statement respects the privacy and dignity of the public by advocating for transparency and against deceit, aligning with the principle of respecting the privacy and dignity of others. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement promotes understanding and awareness about the importance of government transparency and the potential misuse of power, aligning with the principle of using words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion. [+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 engages in constructive criticism of government practices, encouraging a dialogue about the need for ethical conduct and transparency, which aligns with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
By raising awareness and prompting discussion about government transparency, the statement uses its influence to potentially better society, aligning with the principle of using influence for the betterment of society. [+1]
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 using the platform to discuss and critique government actions, aligning with the principle of using the platform responsibly and with integrity. [+1]