I am Aidan Brownell, a 17 year old straight, white male, my pronouns are he/him/his, as they have been since birth. I include all this information because I am a PERFECT example of what privilege is. This blog will be focused on political issues, and what people in a position of privilege can do engage in politics in a meaningful way. I am a registered Democrat, but I would consider myself a member of the Green Party, but for voting sake, registering as a Democrat simplifies the process.
I believe in being a straight white male, it is my job, and those similar to me, to assist those that don’t have the platform to express their concerns and wishes of the government.
To introduce my politics, you must first understand where I come from. I was raised in a very liberal household. To many, this is a surprise, as my father was president of the NRA just two years ago and is a registered Republican. If my household is split, how can it be a “very liberal household”? Not only was my dad the president of the NRA, but he runs a large gun parts distribution business. Because of his busy schedule, he was not home during a large portion of my political growth, so my mothers liberal views greatly influenced my understanding of politics. However, my dad’s republican views, allows me to have calm and understanding political discussions.
To summarize my perspective on politics, both socially and fiscally, I am liberal.
Privilege in Politics 