Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
The statement by Mariyan, a Palestinian Christian from Gaza, describes a deeply personal and distressing experience involving alleged misconduct by Israeli soldiers. The tone is one of shock and violation, and the content highlights specific actions that are claimed to have been taken by the soldiers. This statement constitutes public discourse as it addresses a significant and contentious issue related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, human rights, and military conduct.
- The statement aims to bring attention to a personal experience of harm, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by raising awareness of potential misconduct. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on the actions of the soldiers rather than making broad generalizations about a group of people. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- By sharing a personal story, the statement promotes understanding and empathy for the experiences of individuals in conflict zones. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments but rather describes specific actions and their impact. [+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 uses personal testimony to potentially influence public opinion and bring attention to issues of military conduct and human rights. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.