Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
The statement addresses a public issue related to political representation and the inclusion of Palestinian voices in the Democratic National Committee (DNC) platform. It critiques the potential exclusion of a Palestinian speaker and highlights the inconsistency between the party's stated values and its actions.
- The statement does not use harmful language and aims to highlight a perceived inconsistency in the DNC's actions, which can be seen as striving to do no harm. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others, as it does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+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 and empathy by advocating for the inclusion of Palestinian voices, which aligns with promoting compassion and empathy. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of the DNC's actions without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+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.
- The statement uses the speaker's influence to advocate for the betterment of society by calling for the inclusion of marginalized voices. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to address a public concern with integrity. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.