Amusing, isn't it. On the rare occasions I watch TV news, it's a sure line every single time they interview some peasant about the newest outrage.
I'd bet my pinky finger that on the rare occasion someone dare express disgust with their loss of liberty, it would end up on the production room floor faster than you can say "sheeple".
They will, however, put someone on who can't express themselves well. That way the freedom-loving side can be portrayed as stupid and inarticulate.