Reposted by Ayanna Pressley
The statement is a call to action by lawmakers urging President Biden to use his clemency powers to address specific social justice issues, such as unjust sentencing and the treatment of vulnerable populations. It engages with public issues related to criminal justice reform and clemency.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the clemency of individuals who may have been unjustly treated by the legal system. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement promotes understanding and empathy by highlighting the plight of vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, chronically ill, and those with unjust sentencing. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses influence for societal betterment by urging action on clemency, which could lead to positive changes in the justice system. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly using a platform to advocate for policy change. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.