The statement 'Be right or be quiet. And you are wrong on both counts. Walz son was absolutely trolled by righty asses...and the job moved his son from bumping the promoter. Stop with the bs attacks and tell us what makes your tickets plans better?' is part of a public discourse as it engages with a public issue involving a political figure and addresses the behavior of online users and political supporters. The tone is confrontational and dismissive, aiming to shut down the opposing viewpoint while defending Walz and his actions.
- The statement does not strive to do no harm; it uses derogatory language ('righty asses') and dismisses the opposing viewpoint aggressively, which can be harmful. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of others; it engages in name-calling and could be seen as a form of cyberbullying or harassment. [-2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion; it is confrontational and dismissive. [-2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue; it uses personal attacks and dismisses the opposing viewpoint without addressing the substance of the argument. [-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 does not uphold the principles of free speech responsibly; it attempts to shut down the opposing viewpoint rather than engaging with it constructively. [-2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.