Reposted by Jake Tapper
The statement by Governor Whitmer constitutes public discourse as it engages with a public issue (abortion) and involves a public figure (former President Donald Trump). The tone is critical and dismissive, and the intent appears to be to discredit Trump's understanding of women's issues in the context of abortion.
- The statement does not strive to do no harm, as it uses the term 'deranged,' which is a derogatory term that can be harmful. This violates the principle. [-2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not respect the dignity of the former President by calling him 'deranged,' which can be seen as a form of verbal harassment. This violates the principle. [-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 engage in constructive criticism or dialogue. Instead, it resorts to a personal attack by calling Trump 'deranged,' which is an ad hominem argument. This violates the principle. [-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.
- While the statement upholds the principle of free speech, it does not use the platform responsibly or with integrity due to the derogatory language used. This partially violates the principle. [-1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.