Reposted by Robert Costa
The statement addresses a public issue regarding the naming authority of a significant cultural institution, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. It references legal statutes to clarify that Congress did not grant the board the authority to change the name, countering a claim about a proposed renaming to include President Trump's name. The tone is factual and informative, aiming to correct misinformation.
- The statement strives to do no harm by providing factual information to clarify a legal matter, thus preventing potential misinformation. [+1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement acknowledges and corrects a potential misunderstanding about the authority to rename the Kennedy Center, aligning with the principle of correcting mistakes. [+1]Principle 5:I will acknowledge and correct my mistakes.
- By referencing legal statutes, the statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses the platform responsibly to inform the public accurately. [+1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.