[dheera]

What do you define as "actual" freedom? In Singapore I don't have to worry about getting shot, or anti-Asian physical attacks, and the excellent, clean, safe public transit system means I can get around just fine even when I am not medically fit to drive, and don't have to worry about insane healthcare expenses. Freedom is relative.

[phreack]

The ability to criticize the ruling party without the government locking you up or giving you exorbitant fines in response is a must for me.

[dheera]

As I said it's relative. For me I prioritize my own physical safety and ability to freely travel before freedom to criticize the government.

[andrepd]

And these are mutually exclusive why? Most developed countries e.g. Europe, Japan, Aus/NZ, are very safe and I don't get thrown in jail for dissent or caned for chewing gum or executed for smoking a joint.

[dheera]

I didn't say they are mutually exclusive.