Christopher C. Cuomo

Rank 28 of 47
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Score -5

The statement addresses public issues related to democratic participation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and the importance of factual discourse in political contexts. It encourages civic engagement and voting, which are substantive public concerns.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not appear to cause harm directly, but the phrase 'the fringes must count less' could be interpreted as dismissive of certain groups, which might indirectly cause harm. [-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 does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but the term 'dog whistles' implies that there are underlying, potentially harmful messages being used by others.
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The call to 'get to the facts' and 'have our voices be heard' promotes understanding and civic engagement, which aligns with promoting empathy and compassion. [+1]
  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 encourages factual discourse and voting rather than personal attacks, which aligns with constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    Encouraging people to vote and focus on facts uses influence for societal betterment. [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds free speech principles and encourages responsible use of one's platform by focusing on facts and civic engagement. [+1]