Reposted by Dr. Jill Steinš»
The statement includes a personal anecdote about a past political campaign and a critique of a public figure. The tone is mixed, with a positive reflection on the support received during the campaign and a negative critique of another politician. The intent appears to be to highlight the speaker's political experience and to criticize a current political figure.
- The statement partially adheres to this principle by sharing a positive experience but violates it by making a negative, unsubstantiated claim about another politician.Ā [-1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of the politician it criticizes, as it engages in a personal attack without providing evidence.Ā [-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, particularly in its critique of the other politician.Ā [-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 makes a personal attack instead of addressing specific policies or actions.Ā [-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 uses the speaker's platform to share a personal political experience, which can be seen as an attempt to influence public opinion, but it does so in a way that includes a personal attack.Ā [-1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement does not uphold the principles of free speech responsibly, as it includes an unsubstantiated personal attack.Ā [-2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.