[A. Pole]

So there is no such thing as a free society to begin with.

Only the virtuous society can be free. John Winthrop said in 1645: "[True freedom] it is a liberty to that only which is good, just, and honest"

[freeforall]

Only the virtuous society can be free. John Winthrop said in 1645: "[True freedom] it is a liberty to that only which is good, just, and honest"

To be clear it should be; Only virtuous individuals can stay free.