Reposted by Dr. Jill Steinš»
The statement engages in a public issue by discussing the implications of voting for a third-party candidate in an election, which is a substantive engagement with public concerns. The tone is dismissive and somewhat confrontational, aiming to counter the argument that voting for a third-party candidate is equivalent to voting for a major party candidate. The intent appears to be to encourage voters to make independent choices without feeling pressured by the 'lesser of two evils' argument.
- The statement does not directly cause harm but uses a dismissive tone ('Dumbest thing Iāve ever heard') which could be seen as disrespectful.Ā [-1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, and respects the privacy and dignity of others.Ā [+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 the idea of independent thinking and voting according to one's beliefs, which can be seen as promoting understanding and empathy for diverse political views.Ā [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in a form of constructive criticism by challenging a common argument, but the use of 'Dumbest thing Iāve ever heard' could be seen as a personal attack rather than a constructive dialogue.Ā [-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 upholds the principle of free speech and encourages responsible voting behavior, but the dismissive tone could be seen as lacking in integrity.Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.