Reposted by Jake Tapper
The statement critiques actions allegedly taken by a former president to retaliate against media organizations and individuals perceived as political opponents. It engages in public discourse by addressing issues of political power, media freedom, and potential abuse of authority.
- The statement does not directly cause harm but highlights actions that could be perceived as harmful to democratic principles.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects privacy and dignity by focusing on public actions of a political figure rather than personal attacks. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement engages in criticism of a political figure's actions, but it does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+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 upholds free speech by critiquing public actions and using the platform to discuss potential abuses of power. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.