Reposted by Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley
The statement is a public endorsement of a political stance against the death penalty, aligning with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley's call for clemency. It engages with public discourse by addressing the societal issue of capital punishment and advocating for policy change.
- The statement promotes a stance against the death penalty, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- By supporting clemency and opposing the death penalty, the statement promotes empathy and compassion for those on death row. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement uses influence to advocate for societal change, specifically the abolition of the death penalty. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement responsibly uses free speech to engage in a civic issue, advocating for policy change. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.