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Obviously, being born into wealth has a number of advantages. But what exactly do people mean when they claim that certain people are born into "privilege"? In other words, aside from the obvious advantages that come with wealth, what special rights do these people enjoy that are not available to everyone?
Now before you answer, it is obvious that wealth provides many options that would not exist otherwise. But, how exactly is this a privilege and who is giving it? Clearly, it is an advantage, but it is one that either the individual earned or the individuals family earned.
It seems as though many feel that society has two sets of laws - one for those born into a family above a certain income and another for those born into a family below that income. And by the way, what is the income level?
So, I'm wondering if anyone who believes this is so would be able to articulate exactly what the rules are for each and how they differ. Mind you I am not asking how the reality of the situations differ as that is obvious.
What I am looking for are the specific laws or policies that give a rich person special rights and corresponding laws that deny these rights to everyone else. After all, it is silly to call people privileged unless there is some written policy that delineates exactly what the privilege is and who is entitled to it.
Again, no generalizations about how much better it is to be rich than poor - this is not about the obvious. I am asking people to articulate the exact designation of "privileged" and the exact distinction between them and everyone else.
It used to be a word to describe rich people. It has now been hijacked by liberals to describe straight, white, American males so a double standard can exist and they can completely ignore any racism towards the group they deem 'privleged'.
The recent SCOTUS (UnConstitutional) ruling "Citizens vs FEC" gives privileges to corporations, their CEOs and shareholders to influence the outcome of public elections.
Obviously, being born into wealth has a number of advantages. But what exactly do people mean when they claim that certain people are born into "privilege"? In other words, aside from the obvious advantages that come with wealth, what special rights do these people enjoy that are not available to everyone?
Now before you answer, it is obvious that wealth provides many options that would not exist otherwise. But, how exactly is this a privilege and who is giving it? Clearly, it is an advantage, but it is one that either the individual earned or the individuals family earned.
It seems as though many feel that society has two sets of laws - one for those born into a family above a certain income and another for those born into a family below that income. And by the way, what is the income level?
So, I'm wondering if anyone who believes this is so would be able to articulate exactly what the rules are for each and how they differ. Mind you I am not asking how the reality of the situations differ as that is obvious.
What I am looking for are the specific laws or policies that give a rich person special rights and corresponding laws that deny these rights to everyone else. After all, it is silly to call people privileged unless there is some written policy that delineates exactly what the privilege is and who is entitled to it.
Again, no generalizations about how much better it is to be rich than poor - this is not about the obvious. I am asking people to articulate the exact designation of "privileged" and the exact distinction between them and everyone else.
It used to be a word to describe rich people. It has now been hijacked by liberals to describe straight, white, American males so a double standard can exist and they can completely ignore any racism towards the group they deem 'privleged'.
Once you hear "the liberals" thrown in a post, you know an ignorant right wing post is coming
Otherwise for different sets of laws per say there isn't anything in the books per say, but being born into privilege, otherwise wealth will give you advantages over average people because nothing is more powerful than the all mighty dollar. Money can buy you a run in politics (whitman, mcmahon) buy your way out of trouble like OJ and white collar crooks where average people would be doing time etc,..
Privilege is a special entitlement or immunity from the law. For instance, foreign dignitaries and their families who are immune from prosecution because of their diplomatic status are privileged. When referring to the wealthy, privilege is about the power of wealth and influence. It's not about being above the law, but it's about being able to afford the best defense possible, rather than settling for representation provided by the state. It's about being able to expedite matters, by being able to employ special investigators or being able to incur lab expenses to perform tests that the average person accused of a crime would not be able to utilize. Privilege sometimes refers to the intimidation that can be levied by people who have power and wealth. There is also the intimation that people of influence associate with other persons of influence, for instance that a wealthy corporate executive might have a social relationship with judges and attorneys who have political power, and that such relationships can lessen the impartiality of the judicial process.
PRIVILEGE: A particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, company, or class, beyond the common advantages of other citizens. An exceptional or extraordinary power or exemption.
Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Ed., p. 1197
In general, people have powers and rights, endowed by their Creator.
Citizens have privileges and immunities (granted by their government).
If you've heard someone say, "It was a privilege to serve you...", they're correct. Service is never a power nor right. The one served is granting the servant the privilege to serve them. For they can refuse service.
(Hint, hint - much of the regulation on behavior stems from the "privilege to serve". And Public Servants originally stepped down in status. Things have changed - thanks to the socialist revolution. Now the servant is the master.)
Once you hear "the liberals" thrown in a post, you know an ignorant right wing post is coming
Otherwise for different sets of laws per say there isn't anything in the books per say, but being born into privilege, otherwise wealth will give you advantages over average people because nothing is more powerful than the all mighty dollar. Money can buy you a run in politics (whitman, mcmahon) buy your way out of trouble like OJ and white collar crooks where average people would be doing time etc,..
'The Liberals' is a phrase used by the 80 percent of us who aren't bleeding heart liberals. Not everyone to the right of the 20% fringe is a conservative.
Again, no generalizations about how much better it is to be rich than poor - this is not about the obvious. I am asking people to articulate the exact designation of "privileged" and the exact distinction between them and everyone else.
"Privileged" could be a race, gender or a government employee that is allowed special treatment. If you are prequalified for a loan or job do to your race, gender or government position then you are privileged. If you do not have to abide by the laws of the land and are able to circumvent protocol then you are privileged. With this being said the whole of congress is privileged; and these are the folks pointing out others for appearing privileged?
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