Reposted by Bret Baier
The statement and accompanying document discuss allegations of misconduct and manipulation within the intelligence community, focusing on a whistleblower's claims about the Obama administration's handling of intelligence related to Russia. The tone is accusatory and suggests a cover-up or misuse of intelligence for political purposes.
- The statement aims to expose alleged wrongdoing, which could be seen as striving to do no harm by bringing issues to light, but it also risks harm by potentially spreading unverified claims.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the whistleblower's privacy by not revealing their identity, but it accuses public figures of serious misconduct, which could impact their dignity. [-1]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding of the whistleblower's perspective but may lack empathy for those accused without presenting their side. [-1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in criticism of public figures and actions, but it could be seen as lacking constructive dialogue by not including responses from those accused. [-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 its platform to address alleged misuse of power, which aligns with using influence for societal betterment, but the impact depends on the accuracy of the claims. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.