# Penn Jillette: Why I Am A Libertarian **URL:** **By** Penn Jillette **Published:** November 22, 2011 --- Penn Jillette is a magician and entertainer known for being half of the comedy duo Penn \& Teller. In this video in the _​Libertarian View_​ series, he discusses why he's a libertarian, as well as his strong feelings about the correct way to talk with others about political beliefs.