Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
The statement describes a protest and counter-protest regarding the killings in Gaza, noting the peaceful nature of the event until the intervention of the Department of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), which resulted in the arrest of at least two students. The accompanying image shows a person being restrained by police officers, which adds visual context to the described events.
- The statement strives to do no harm by factually reporting the events without inflammatory language. However, the description of the police action as an 'attack' could be seen as provocative.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by not revealing personal information about the students involved. The image, however, shows a person being restrained, which could be seen as compromising their dignity. [-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 highlighting the peaceful nature of the protest and the sudden escalation due to police intervention. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism by pointing out the actions of the DPSS 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 its platform to bring attention to a societal issue, potentially encouraging dialogue and awareness about the situation in Gaza and the response to protests. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.