Reposted by Dr. Jill Stein🌻
The statement describes a protest involving Pro-Palestine and Climate activists blocking entrances to Citibank Headquarters in NYC. It mentions mass arrests, protesters chaining themselves to a sign reading 'GENOCIDE,' and the forced removal of protesters. The statement is part of public discourse as it addresses societal issues related to political activism, human rights, and environmental concerns.
- The statement does not directly incite harm but describes a situation where physical actions (blocking entrances) could lead to confrontations. It is neutral in this regard.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects privacy and dignity by not naming individuals or engaging in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+1]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 explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. It is more descriptive of the events.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 but rather reports on the protest. It does not include 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 highlight activism, which can be seen as using influence for societal betterment, depending on one's perspective on the issues. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech by reporting on the protest and does so responsibly without sensationalism or misinformation. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.