Kurt Russell Tells Public He Is A Libertarian Movie star Kurt Russell became the most recent in a string of actors who have been standing up for second amendment rights. In December, Russell was on a press tour to promote his latest film, The Hateful Eight. During his travels, the 64-year-old star was confronted by an interviewer who was attempting to get him to push for stronger gun control regulations. Instead, Russell aggressively disagreed with the reporter, standing up for our rights as Americans. Russell is now being criticized by liberals for his position, but he is not backing down. I wasnt a Republican, I was worse: I was a hardcore libertarian, Russell told the Daily Beast, claiming that he came to his beliefs at a young age when he realized he couldnt but into a political culture in Hollywood. I believe in limited Constitutional government, free market capitalism, reach for the brass ring, Russell declared. Theres this place where you can go do that and dont step on anybodys toes and still try to reach for the brass ring. Still, Russell insists that he would rather keep political discussions on a one-on-one basis. I have my political point of view, of course, Im an American and Im entitled to it, Russell concluded. But I dont like espousing it publicly. What do you think of Russells comments? 