“Free people do not voluntarily enslave themselves.”
Sadly, they often do. History is replete with examples. Most often, they exchange freedom for various forms of freebies. Examples include trains running on time, EBT cards, national pride, illusory relief from despair, false hope, freedom from being responsible for their own choices, and perceived affirmation of their superiority. Such is the nature of a large segment of humankind. It is not pretty.
PS Thank you for your cogent response.
We are dealing here with spiritual slavery, big difference.