Reposted by Ayanna Pressley
The statement addresses the issue of wealth inequality and its implications for access to basic needs such as healthcare, housing, food, and clean water. It critiques the existence of billionaires as indicative of policy failures and advocates for systemic changes to ensure equitable access to essential resources.
- The statement does not use harmful language and focuses on advocating for positive societal changes, thus adhering to the principle of striving 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 promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the need for equitable access to basic needs, aligning well with the principle of using words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement critiques a systemic issue rather than attacking individuals, thus adhering to the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue without personal attacks. [+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 uses its platform to advocate for societal betterment by addressing wealth inequality and access to essential resources, aligning well with the principle of using influence for the betterment of society. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses its platform responsibly to discuss important societal issues, demonstrating integrity. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.