Marianne Williamson

Rank 27 of 47
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Score -6
8/12/2024, 1:53:29 AM
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In reply to:
Richard Hanania
@RichardHanania
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460d
Child labor is good and no one can make an argument against it that doesn’t rely on a deep intellectual laziness that assumes in 2024 we’re going to be throwing kids into dangerous mines.
Tyler Austin Harper
@Tyler_A_Harper
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460d
It’s worth exploring why this line that dems are “anti-family” seems believable for so many people even as Republicans are doing shit like—literally—bringing back child labor. Vance has an interesting slip of the tongue here that sheds some light on what’s going on. Long 🧵

The statement 'Children working around heavy machinery is not

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating against child labor, which is inherently harmful to children. [+2]
  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 dignity of children by labeling child labor as abuse, thus opposing exploitation. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes empathy and compassion for children by highlighting the abusive nature of child labor. [+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 engages in constructive criticism by directly addressing the argument in favor of child labor without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence to advocate for the betterment of society by opposing child labor. [+2]
  6. 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 to argue against child labor. [+2]