Reposted by Christopher C. Cuomo
The statement critiques a New York Times headline for allegedly downplaying the severity and motive of a violent event, suggesting it was an antisemitic pogrom rather than merely violence related to a soccer game. The image shows edits to the headline and text, emphasizing the antisemitic nature of the event and the identity of the victims.
- The statement aims to highlight perceived harm in the original headline's framing, suggesting it minimizes the event's severity and motive. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the dignity of the victims by emphasizing their identity and the antisemitic motive, countering perceived erasure. [+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 by clarifying the nature of the event, though it could be seen as confrontational in its critique. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The critique is direct but does not engage in personal attacks, focusing on the content of the headline rather than the authors personally. [+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.