Ilhan Omar

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Sydney Kashiwagi
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Rep. Ilhan Omar and Sen. Tina Smith are reintroducing a bill today known as the No Shame at School Act.

It would bar schools from taking action against students that could in turn shame them for not being able to afford to pay for school meals.

https://www.startribune.com/omar…
9/27/2024, 2:21:15 PM
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The statement by Rep. Ilhan Omar constitutes public discourse as it addresses a public issue—school lunch debt shaming—and calls for legislative action to address it. The tone is proactive and supportive, aiming to promote a policy change that would benefit students and families.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for a policy that protects students from being shamed, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement respects the privacy and dignity of students and families by addressing the issue of shaming and proposing a solution to prevent it, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by highlighting the struggles of families who cannot afford school lunches and seeking to alleviate their burden, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]
  4. 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 dialogue by focusing on the policy issue rather than attacking individuals or groups, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses the influence of the speaker to advocate for societal betterment by pushing for a policy that would help vulnerable students, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to advocate for a meaningful cause, which aligns positively with this principle. [+2]