You say that but have you actually experienced it? That&#x27;s my point. I never thought the USA was an unsafe place. Until spent 7 years in Japan and 6 months in SG. Before I lived in those places I would have had your opinion. Now that I have I can&#x27;t live in the USA anymore. It feels like a shit hole 3rd world country.<p>Intellectually knowing the trade offs is different than actually feeling and experiencing them. I&#x27;m sure you believe that even after experiencing a life of feeling safe at all times you&#x27;d still choose unsafe but freer but I suspect you&#x27;re discounting the effect it would have on you to actually have the experience. I&#x27;m not saying you&#x27;d make my choice but I am saying you&#x27;d at least see the trade off in a different light.<p>Being free from certain worries is also a form of freedom. You&#x27;re free to criticize the government. I&#x27;m free to let my 8yr kids explore the city without worrying they&#x27;ll come to any harm