Marianne Williamson

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Score 193
9/13/2024, 10:07:03 PM
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Sarah Luna
@sarah_luna_1111
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@marwilliamson IMO this is bending the knee to the people that use screaming “racism” as a way to bully others into being afraid to speak up.

Facts don’t care about feelings, and we need to be able to address them even at the risk of offending the ones trying to suppress them.
Marianne Williamson
@marwilliamson
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127d
The conversation regarding Haitians in this country has gotten out of hand. While my tweet yesterday was not meant in any way whatsoever to feed a racist narrative, we're living at a time when nuanced conversation is difficult - particularly so on twitter, where people read a few…

The statement by @marwilliamson constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue, specifically the conversation around Haitians in the country and the broader implications of how language and communication are perceived in public debates.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement acknowledges the potential harm caused by the previous language used and expresses a desire to have articulated better, which aligns with the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By recognizing the impact of their language and the importance of better articulation, the statement promotes understanding and empathy, aligning with the principle of using words to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion. [+1]
  3. 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 engages in constructive self-criticism and does not resort to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism and dialogue. [+1]
  4. Principle 5:
    I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
    The statement explicitly acknowledges a mistake in the phrasing and expresses a willingness to correct it, aligning with the principle of acknowledging and correcting mistakes. [+2]