Reposted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
The statement addresses the issue of political rhetoric and its impact on anti-Asian racism, which is a significant public concern. It calls for a moral responsibility to distinguish between political parties and entire races, highlighting the harmful effects of conflating the two.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for clear distinctions to prevent harmful rhetoric. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the dignity of others by condemning harmful political rhetoric that leads to racism. [+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 need to distinguish between political entities and racial groups. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- It engages in constructive criticism by addressing the issue 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 to better society by raising awareness about the impact of political rhetoric on racism. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- It upholds free speech principles by responsibly using the platform to discuss a public issue. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.