Reposted by Rashida Tlaib
The statement reports on an incident involving Christian Smalls, a US citizen and co-founder of the Amazon Labor Union, who was allegedly beaten while in Israeli custody. This statement addresses issues of international human rights, treatment of activists, and potentially the broader context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, thus constituting public discourse.
- The statement does not appear to cause harm directly but reports on harm done to an individual, which is a necessary part of public discourse.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of the individual by reporting on a public incident involving a public figure in a factual manner. [+1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- By highlighting the alleged mistreatment, the statement could promote understanding and empathy for the situation faced by activists. [+1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments but rather reports on an incident, allowing for constructive dialogue. [+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.