Reposted by Gary Marcus
The statement addresses the conduct of Supreme Court Justices and their families, which is a substantive engagement with a public issue. The tone is serious and the intent is to emphasize the high ethical standards expected of those serving on the Supreme Court.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for high ethical standards, which is a positive contribution to public discourse. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in any form of cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the importance of ethical conduct for public trust. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism by focusing on the behavior expected of public officials without resorting to personal attacks. [+2]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 for the betterment of society by advocating for high ethical standards in public office. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly and with integrity. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.