"Abuse of power isn't limited to 'bad guys' in other nations. It happens in our own country. Those in power get jaded, deluded, and seduced by power itself. I have a reverence for individuality. I've always considered myself too individualistic to be either right-wing or left-wing. I like the libertarian view, which is to leave everyone alone. People should be able to be what they want to be and do what they want - as long as they're not harming other people. I am a libertarian."

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Source: 'American Sniper' director Clint Eastwood says the movie is anti-war. Interview with Stephen Galloway, www.businessinsider.com. Interview with Stephen Galloway.

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Clint Eastwood

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Clint Eastwood is an acclaimed actor and director known for his impactful films and exploration of complex characters, particularly in Westerns and dramas.

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