Reposted by Ilhan Omar
The statement and the images provided engage in a public discourse about the legislative effectiveness of Rep. Ilhan Omar and the accuracy of claims made by her opponent, Don Samuels. The statement accuses Samuels of either lying or being ignorant about Omar's legislative achievements, specifically highlighting the MEALS Act. The tone is confrontational and aims to correct the record by providing evidence of Omar's legislative work.
- The statement aims to correct misinformation, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by clarifying facts. However, the accusatory tone ('lying or you don’t know how Congress works') could be seen as harmful.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy of individuals but does not fully respect the dignity of Don Samuels by accusing him of lying or ignorance. [-1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding by providing factual information about the MEALS Act and its impact. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism by addressing the misinformation but falls short by using a confrontational tone and personal attacks. [-1]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.