Reposted by Robert Costa
The statement by Harris constitutes public discourse as it addresses a significant international issue involving military action and national defense. The tone is assertive and supportive of a specific policy decision, emphasizing the importance of defense and security for Israel against perceived threats from Iran and Iran-backed militias.
- The statement aims to support a defensive action, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by preventing potential attacks on Israel. However, it also involves military action, which inherently involves harm, making this principle complex to evaluate.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on policy and defense rather than personal attacks or inflammatory language. [+1]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 of the U.S. government's stance on Israel's defense and the perceived threat from Iran, but it does not explicitly promote empathy or compassion.Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments, maintaining a focus on policy and defense. [+1]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 the speaker's influence to support a policy decision that they believe is for the betterment of society, particularly in terms of national and allied security. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to communicate a policy stance with integrity. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.