The statement 'Not at all. He thinks he’s god.' is a response to a tweet questioning whether someone thinks they are the US government. This conversation is in reaction to a tweet by Elon Musk regarding the Brazilian government's seizure of property. The statement constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue involving international relations and corporate governance.
- The statement does not strive to do no harm. It uses hyperbolic language ('he thinks he’s god') which can be seen as inflammatory and not conducive to constructive dialogue. (-2 points) [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of the individual it addresses. It uses derogatory language ('idiot') and makes a personal attack rather than engaging with the content of the original tweet. (-2 points) [-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 engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. It resorts to ad hominem attacks rather than addressing the issue at hand. (-2 points) [-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.