Reposted by Jake Tapper
The statement addresses a decision by the LA Times' owning family not to endorse a presidential candidate due to Kamala Harris' stance on the Gaza conflict. This involves public discourse as it touches on media influence, political endorsements, and international conflict.
- The statement does not use harmful language and simply reports a decision, aligning with the principle of doing no harm.Ā [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- By explaining the reason behind the decision, it promotes understanding of the family's stance, aligning with the principle of promoting understanding.Ā [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses the family's influence to highlight a political issue, aligning with the principle of using influence for societal betterment.Ā [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.