Michael Schellenberger

Rank 39 of 47
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Score -85

The statement critiques the decision-making of politicians during the COVID-19 pandemic regarding school closures, suggesting they acted out of arrogance and cowardice despite having sufficient information to reopen schools. It challenges the narrative presented by the media and references a book by David Zweig.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to hold politicians accountable, which can be seen as striving to do no harm by advocating for better decision-making. However, it uses strong language ('arrogance & cowardice') that could be seen as harmful or inflammatory. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying or hate speech, but the use of strong language could be seen as disrespectful to the dignity of the individuals involved. [-1]
  3. 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 engages in criticism of political decisions but does so in a manner that could be perceived as a personal attack due to the language used. [-1]