Reposted by Dr. Jill Stein🌻
The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages with public issues, specifically political discourse and criticism of public figures and political parties.
- The statement uses inflammatory language ('lies and distortions', 'they lie and they lie and they lie') which can be considered harmful and does not strive to do no harm with words and actions. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement engages in personal attacks and potentially defamatory language ('Koch Bro Matt', 'corporate owned Dems'), which does not respect the privacy and dignity of others and can be seen as a form of harassment. [-2]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. Instead, it resorts to personal attacks and ad hominem arguments, which are counterproductive to meaningful discourse. [-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.