Reposted by Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
The statement is a call to action for federal workers who may have been wrongfully terminated and possess information about misconduct within the Trump Administration. It encourages whistleblowing, emphasizing the protection of whistleblowers and the importance of their role in governmental oversight.
- The statement strives to do no harm by encouraging legal and protected whistleblowing, which is a mechanism for addressing wrongdoing. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- It respects the privacy and dignity of others by not naming individuals or engaging in harassment, but rather focusing on systemic issues. [+2]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 and accountability by encouraging disclosures that can lead to greater transparency and justice. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- It invites constructive dialogue by opening a channel for whistleblowers to report issues, rather than engaging in personal attacks. [+2]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 influence to potentially improve government accountability and transparency, which can benefit society. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- It upholds free speech by responsibly using a platform to encourage legal and protected disclosures. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.