Reposted by Ilhan Omar
The statement addresses a public issue, specifically the normalization of racism and Islamophobia in media, and its potential impact on Arab and Muslim communities. The tone is one of concern and condemnation, aiming to highlight the harm caused by such portrayals and to call for accountability.
- The statement strives to do no harm by condemning racism and Islamophobia, which are harmful to the community. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the privacy and dignity of others by not engaging in personal attacks but rather focusing on the issue at hand. [+2]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, empathy, and compassion by highlighting the pain and danger faced by the Arab and Muslim communities. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- It engages in constructive criticism by calling out the media's role in normalizing bigotry without resorting to personal attacks. [+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 influence to call for betterment by urging people to recognize and address the issue of normalized racism and Islamophobia. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.