Democracy Now!
@democracynow
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The statement criticizes the U.S. government's military actions and budget priorities, highlighting the impact on both domestic issues like homelessness and international consequences such as civilian casualties in Yemen. It calls for a shift in decision-making power regarding war from the president to Congress, engaging with public policy and governance issues.
- The statement aims to highlight harm caused by military actions and budget priorities, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm by advocating for change. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement promotes understanding and empathy by drawing attention to the suffering of civilians in Yemen and the issue of homelessness in the U.S. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of government policies without resorting to personal attacks, focusing on policy change. [+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.
- The statement uses influence to advocate for societal betterment by calling for a change in war decision-making processes and budget priorities. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly using the platform to discuss significant public issues with integrity. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.