The statement 'That's absurd.' by Sen. @JohnFetterman in response to Rep. @AOC's suggestion that he is a bully for his tweet about House Oversight Committee members after their clash on Thursday constitutes public discourse. It engages with a public issue involving elected officials and their conduct, which is a matter of public concern.
- The statement 'That's absurd.' is a dismissive response but does not appear to cause harm directly. It is a rebuttal rather than an attack, so it minimally adheres to the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. It is a direct response to an accusation and does not violate the privacy or 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 statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It dismisses the accusation without addressing the underlying issue, which could be seen as a missed opportunity for constructive engagement. This is a minor violation of the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [-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.