Cornel West

Rank 3 of 47
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Score 276

The statement by Cornel West, 'What kind of human beings are you going to choose to be?' posed to a crowd outside the DNC in Chicago, constitutes public discourse. It engages with a public issue by prompting individuals to reflect on their values and actions, which is a substantive engagement with civic dialogue. The link to a website titled 'x.com' is not sufficient to determine its relevance to public discourse without additional context.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does no harm with words and actions. It is a reflective question that encourages self-examination and ethical consideration. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by urging individuals to think about their moral choices. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses influence for the betterment of society by encouraging people to consider their impact on the world. [+2]
  4. 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 and with integrity by fostering a thoughtful and respectful dialogue. [+2]