Robert Kennedy Jr

Rank 20 of 47

Score 86

The main problem with hydroxychloroquine was that it is a generic drug with little profit potential. When pharma companies commandeer our health agencies, they quash inexpensive therapies and mandate profitable ones.

Brownstone Institute

@brownstoneinst

128d

Following Trump’s proposal, HCQ came under an unwarranted full-scale attack from federal officials, the press, “fact-checkers,” and university professors.
~David Gortler
Trump’s 63 Million Doses of Hydroxychloroquine Could Have Been Great for America
https://brownstone.org/articles/…

9/10/2024, 3:24:37 AM

The statement addresses a public issue related to the pharmaceutical industry's influence on health agencies and the controversy surrounding hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tone is critical and suggests a conspiracy by pharmaceutical companies to prioritize profit over public health.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly harm individuals but implies harm by pharmaceutical companies, which could be seen as harmful to public trust in health agencies. This is a minor violation. [-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 engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. It respects the privacy and dignity of individuals.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. It is accusatory and does not foster constructive dialogue. This is a minor violation. [-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 does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments but criticizes institutions and industries. It could be seen as constructive criticism if backed by evidence.
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses influence to raise awareness about a perceived issue in the pharmaceutical industry, which could be seen as an attempt to better society. This is a minor alignment. [+1]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement upholds free speech principles and uses the platform to express a critical viewpoint. It does so responsibly and with integrity, assuming the claims are based on evidence. This is a minor alignment. [+1]