Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
The statement from Ayşenur Eygi's family addresses a serious public issue involving the death of an American citizen and the response from President Biden. The tone is one of grief and frustration, and the intent is to call for a more thorough investigation and a more sensitive response from the U.S. government. The content criticizes the current stance of the U.S. administration and calls for accountability and transparency.
- The statement aims to highlight perceived insensitivity and falsehoods in the official narrative, which the family believes could cause harm by perpetuating a misleading account of the incident. This aligns with the principle of striving to do no harm, as it seeks to correct what they see as a harmful narrative. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of Ayşenur by honoring her memory and calling for justice. However, it does accuse the Israeli military and the U.S. administration of complicity, which could be seen as a strong accusation.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 sharing the family's grief and their perspective on the incident. It calls for a transparent investigation, which aligns with the principle of promoting understanding and compassion. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of President Biden's response, urging for a more thorough investigation and direct communication with the family. It does not engage in personal attacks but focuses on the actions and statements of the administration. [+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 the family's platform to call for justice and accountability, aiming to influence public opinion and policy for the betterment of society. This aligns with the principle of using influence responsibly. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.