Reposted by Michael Shellenberger
The statement is a response to a public figure's accusation regarding the deployment of the National Guard on January 6th. It addresses a public issue related to security and governance, specifically the events surrounding the Capitol attack. The tone is defensive and seeks to clarify the speaker's actions and responsibilities.
- The statement does not use harmful language but rather seeks to clarify a point of contention, adhering to the principle of doing no harm. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of others by focusing on procedural issues rather than personal attacks. [+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 explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it is more focused on defending actions rather than fostering dialogue.Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism by addressing a specific procedural issue rather than attacking the character of the other party. [+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 does not acknowledge or correct any mistakes, as it is focused on defending the speaker's actions.Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- The statement uses the speaker's influence to clarify a public issue, which can contribute to the betterment of public understanding. [+1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds free speech principles by responsibly using the platform to address a public concern. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.