Reposted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
The statement is a call to action urging the President to fulfill a promise to end the federal death penalty, aligning with Human Rights Day. It advocates for commuting federal death row sentences, supported by images of a public demonstration.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the abolition of the death penalty, which is seen as a harmful practice by many human rights advocates. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It promotes understanding and empathy by aligning the call to action with Human Rights Day, emphasizing the value of life and human dignity. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by pushing for policy change regarding the death penalty. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.