Gary Marcus

Rank 13 of 47

Score 84

Reposted by Gary Marcus

-3

This is a travesty and a nightmare. The US was a founder of @Gavi. It lowers vaccine costs for the world, has vaccinated 1B children, and averted 19M deaths. This pull out will cost 100s of thousands of children's lives a year -- and RFK Jr will be personally responsible.

POLITICOEurope

@POLITICOEurope

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RFK Jr. says US won’t donate to global vaccine effort https://www.politico.eu/article/…

6/25/2025, 1:44:42 PM

The statement expresses strong disapproval of the US potentially withdrawing support from Gavi, a global vaccine alliance, and attributes significant negative consequences to this action. It directly addresses a public issue concerning global health and vaccine distribution, implicating RFK Jr. in the potential harm caused by this decision.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement uses strong language that could be seen as harmful by attributing personal responsibility to RFK Jr. for potential deaths, which may not be entirely fair or accurate. [-1]
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 hate speech or harassment, but it does single out RFK Jr. in a manner that could be seen as lacking respect for his dignity. [-1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement aims to promote understanding of the importance of Gavi and the potential consequences of withdrawing support, but it does so in a confrontational manner.
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 does not engage in constructive dialogue or criticism, as it focuses on assigning blame rather than discussing solutions or engaging with opposing views. [-2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its platform to highlight a significant public health issue, aiming to influence public opinion and policy for the betterment of society. [+1]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement exercises free speech to address a public concern, but the responsibility and integrity of the platform could be questioned due to the personal attack on RFK Jr.