Gary Marcus

Rank 27 of 47
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Score 15

The statement 'Who cares who she dated over 20 years ago?' is a response to a chain of tweets discussing the relevance and impact of past personal relationships of a political candidate, Kamala Harris. This statement constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue concerning the scrutiny of political figures and the potential gendered abuse and disinformation they face.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm and instead questions the relevance of past personal relationships, which can be seen as a neutral or protective stance. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of Kamala Harris by dismissing the importance of her past relationships, thus not engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By questioning the relevance of past personal relationships, the statement promotes understanding and empathy towards the candidate, suggesting that such details should not be used to judge her current capabilities. [+2]
  4. 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 does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments but rather focuses on the irrelevance of the topic being discussed. [+1]
  5. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly by steering the conversation away from potentially harmful and irrelevant personal details. [+1]