Reposted by Speaker Mike Johnson
The statement by @SpeakerJohnson addresses a public issue, specifically the House passage of the SAVE Act and the voting behavior of House Democrats. It is a substantive engagement with a public policy issue and thus constitutes public discourse.
- The statement does not directly cause harm but could be seen as inflammatory by suggesting that Democrats support illegal voting, which could polarize opinions. [-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, but it does not respect the dignity of the opposing party by implying nefarious intentions. [-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 promote understanding, empathy, or compassion; it is accusatory and divisive. [-2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue; it makes a broad, accusatory claim without providing context or evidence, which could be seen as a personal attack on the integrity of House Democrats. [-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 upholds the principle of free speech but does not use the platform responsibly or with integrity, as it makes a potentially misleading claim without context. [-1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.