Sometimes people do not want freedom because freedom carries with it greater responsibility and accountability. More freedom typically means there will be less of a safety net. When the voices of those who want to be in charge sound bold, strong and confident it can seem reasonable to just relinquish freedom. After all, there is a sense in which it can be easier to have some authority tell us what to do.
I would still rather have freedom. One reason I desire freedom is because history indicates that when a few people at the top have control and authority over the many, those with the power typically do not handle it well.
The old saying that “power corrupts” seems to be a pretty reliable truth.
I choose freedom.
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