Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
Democracy Now!
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The statement criticizes U.S. military actions in Yemen, highlighting the humanitarian impact and questioning the legality of bypassing Congress. It calls for an end to the violence and emphasizes the loss of civilian lives.
- The statement aligns with the principle of doing no harm by advocating for an end to military actions that harm civilians. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the dignity of others by focusing on the humanitarian impact and not engaging in hate speech. [+2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes empathy and compassion by highlighting the suffering of Yemeni civilians and calling for an end to violence. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of U.S. policy without resorting to personal attacks, focusing on policy critique. [+2]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.
- The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by calling for an end to violence and adherence to constitutional processes. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly critiquing government actions and advocating for policy change. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.