Examples of dishonorable speech by jo jorgensen:
Jo Jorgensen - Libertarian party campaign nomination speech for president, July 10, 2020:
“Let’s be honest, the current American healthcare system isn’t working for anyone.” #10 saying something’s bad without (sincerely) acknowledging the good parts. “Well, that is, anyone other than the wealthy and the well-connected, who always have access, or the billion-dollar insurance companies that bring in new record profits every year.” #20 mocking through sarcasm, #33 promoting prejudice/hate against the wealthy. Suggested more honorable version: The current American healthcare system leaves much room for improvement, I believe. (Then go on to list some of the things you think need improvement, while acknowledging that there are some good aspects of the current system.)
“At the FDA, only those companies with the most money and resources get approval. Once those companies do, they weaponize patents to keep out competitors.” #11 misrepresenting reality through over-simplification – that “only” those companies and no others gain approval, and implying all companies that gain approval “weaponize” patents. Suggested more honorable version: At the FDA, companies with the most money and resources have historically been more likely to gain approval for their drugs. (Note: I have not fact-checked this statement to know if it’s true, but assuming it is, this would be a more honorable version). Some of these companies with FDA-approved drugs have sued competitors on the basis of their patents, which has resulted in some reduction in the number of competing drugs.