Actor Mark Pellegrino currently costars in “The Tomorrow People” and is most recognized for his roles as Jacob on “Lost,” Bishop on “Being Human” and Lucifer on “Supernatural.” He’s also a rarity in the entertainment industry: a working actor whose Twitter feed doesn’t march in Hollywood leftist lockstep.
https://twitter.com/faIlencas/status/339925256473042944
@faIlencas Ayn rand
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) May 30, 2013
Some books he recommended last month:
@CarrollingNow capitalism the unknown ideal by Ayn Rand. The benevolent nature of capitalism by George Reisman. Basic economics by Thomas
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) March 21, 2014
@CarrollingNow sowell. Liberty vs tyranny by Walter Williams.
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) March 21, 2014
Pellegrino, who reportedly considers himself a libertarian, likes to open “cans of worms” on Twitter and frequently engages his followers in civil discussions of Objectivism. On Monday, he tweeted a link to an article in The Objective Standard.
Alright folks. A particularly coherent article. Read it and weep, or scream for joy. Either way tell me how you feel http://t.co/8sMTAcCJ4H
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
FYI. The previous may, just may, be a can of wormy worms. ?
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
Here’s part of an exchange about freedom of conscience, free markets, Obamacare mandates and religious liberty.
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453313463910006785
@Kentuckygirl844 as far as I can tell secular dogmas are more imminently threatening and religious liberty is being used as a bulwark
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
Recommended
@Kentuckygirl844 against rights violations. No individual should compel another to value their preferences period
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453318556457783296
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453318646228463616
@Kentuckygirl844 I don't mind someone who has religion trying to persuade me. I love persuasion. It's compulsion I hate.
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 and right now religious people are fighting for freedom if conscience (with the abortion mandates in obamacare) so I am for
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 them
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 7, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 they are right and I am pro choice. But what good is freedom of body without freedom of conscience?
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453321799057416194
@Kentuckygirl844 tell me how religious people.. Christians at least.. Are trying to force their beliefs on you.? I'm curious. I know if no
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 case
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453321985792028672
Is there suddenly a widespread movement to outlaw the ability to purchase birth control? News to us.
@Kentuckygirl844 but if they are providing the insurance and that conflicts with their values how are they wrong to NOT provide it?
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 wouldn't you be using force on them to compel them to purchase something that conflicts with their values?
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453323619645407232
@Kentuckygirl844 well that's why these things need to be free market. Then they could be tailored to the individuals needs and values.
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453323928656572416
@Kentuckygirl844 you're right. If YOU are purchasing it then no one but you and the provider has the right to determine what it covers
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 well. That WOULD be immoral.
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@Kentuckygirl844 in my view. But if a provider is religious they should have the right to exclude it from their coverage if they so choose
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
https://twitter.com/Kentuckygirl844/status/453324973470281728
[Update]
Pellegrino disputes a report (linked above) that he considers himself a libertarian. For the record, he calls himself a classical liberal.
@TheLibertyBlues not libertarian. Objectivist. I have some major disagreements with my libertarian friends. Although that's the closest
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@TheLibertyBlues btw I consider myself a classical liberal
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@kathy_kitt @TheLibertyBlues libertarians believe the gov is a coercive monopoly and should NOT exist. That ALL things can be done in the
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
@kathy_kitt @TheLibertyBlues private sector. I say all things but the use of force can be done in the private sector.
— Mark Pellegrino (@MarkRPellegrino) April 8, 2014
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