My Worldview

My name is Megan, and I am a 25 year old student studying business management. I am also an esthetician and laser hair removal technician. I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana the eldest daughter of a lawyer and a special ed teacher. I come from a somewhat conservative family, but my political leanings are much more to the left. From a very early age my parents encouraged me to think for myself, and I am very thankful for that. Politics have always been of interest to me, and although this is a required class for me; I am looking forward to learning and becoming more active in my political life. I have always had strong ideals, but I have recently made a conscious effort to be more active in fighting for the things I believe in. My little sister is a big part of that. My sister is a lesbian, and there are people in this world who want to keep her from being equal to me because of that fact. Equality for all people has shaped my worldview from a very young age. Environmentalism has also been a huge part of my political life. In Louisiana the ecosystem is very delicate. In my life there have been major ecological threats both natural and man made to the place that I call home, and I do my best to minimize the effect I have on the environment because I would like Louisiana to be there for my children and grandchildren to enjoy.