The statement 'A liberal arts education is not a political agenda' is part of a public discourse on the role of education and funding in universities, responding to a claim that taxpayer money should not support political agendas. The tone is defensive, aiming to clarify or refute the notion that liberal arts education is inherently political.
Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.The statement does not use harmful language and aims to clarify a misconception, aligning with the principle of doing no harm.
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I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.By attempting to clarify a misconception, the statement promotes understanding, aligning with the principle of using words to promote empathy and compassion.
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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 engages in constructive dialogue by addressing a specific point without resorting to personal attacks, aligning with the principle of engaging in constructive criticism.
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I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.The statement upholds free speech by responsibly addressing a public concern about education funding, aligning with the principle of using one's platform responsibly.
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