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The statement and the surrounding conversation constitute public discourse as they engage with political issues, public figures, and the nature of political satire. The original post by @ARKloster is a satirical comment about Cornel West endorsing Donald Trump, which is then clarified by Cornel West himself as false and an attempt at satire. The follow-up comment by @ARKloster suggests that if Democrats believe people might be misled by the satire, it implies the claims about Kamala Harris are credible.
- The original satirical statement could potentially cause harm by spreading misinformation, even if intended as a joke. This is somewhat mitigated by Cornel West's clarification. [-1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the privacy and dignity of Kamala Harris, as it uses derogatory language and makes unsubstantiated claims about her. [-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. Instead, it uses inflammatory language and personal attacks. [-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 resorts to personal attacks and ad hominem arguments. [-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 use influence for the betterment of society. It spreads misinformation and engages in harmful rhetoric. [-2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.