Reposted by Dr. Jill Stein🌻
The statement and images provided constitute public discourse as they engage in a political debate and address public concerns regarding a congressional candidate's affiliations and policies. The statement accuses Josh Gottheimer of supporting genocide due to his financial support from the pro-Israel lobby and promotes his opponent, Beau Forte, as an anti-genocide candidate. The tone is accusatory and inflammatory, aiming to sway public opinion against Gottheimer and in favor of Forte.
- The statement violates the principle of striving to do no harm with words and actions by making a severe and potentially unfounded accusation of supporting genocide, which can cause significant harm to the accused's reputation. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the privacy and dignity of Josh Gottheimer by making a serious accusation without providing substantial evidence, which can be seen as a form of harassment. [-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 promote understanding, empathy, or compassion. Instead, it uses inflammatory language to polarize the audience. [-2]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. It resorts to a personal attack by labeling Gottheimer as a supporter of genocide, which is an ad hominem argument. [-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.
- The statement uses its platform to influence public opinion but does so in a manner that lacks integrity and responsibility by making serious accusations without substantial evidence. [-2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.