Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts @deadsparrow. After re-reading and mulling over your comment for quite a while, I feel that I understand or at least can acknowledge where you are coming from in order to write as thoughtful of a response as your very thoughtful original comment.

I do agree that claiming lack of freedom while not working towards attaining it, is an irresolute and self-absolvent behavior. I also agree and can attest to the truth that developed countries have a lot of options for their citizens. However, I personally still can't comfortably consider these options and/or opportunities freedoms in the (american english) linguistic frame or definitive sense.

I deeply believe and agree that humans are social creatures. We are complex beings with the capacity to feel deeply, and I think utilizing our versatile range of emotions is necessary for human happiness. This innately then should presume social activities, societies and formative groups as important parts of our lives . Because really, everything in this world is structured, down to the very energies from which we are composed.

My biggest take-away from looking into this word 'free', is re-examining and re-considering the intentions, the blueprints, and the utility of the structures in place. Many nations provide ample opportunities for their citizens, but we are lacking the ability to naturalize ourselves freely, without any possibility of legal recompense, without judgement from or abandonment of society.

If our government structures are or ever were built with corrupt, inefficient or incompetent intent, we should utilize our scientific and human 'advancement' to adapt. Creating structures which are honest , efficient, and competent at providing positive foundations for the individuals within their society to thrive upon.

I believe that this can be done through adaption of pre-existing structures as long as they are not based on ideologies which disregard natural balance and the importance of retaining a healthy environment. If we try to adapt our systems which are too far from center, we risk breaking these systems or failing entirely.

Perhaps we may find more freedom if we can focus on promoting localization, naturalization preservation + adaptation of societal structures which allow free (in every definition) transition from the game of power, survival + competition towards an honest life of adaptation, harmonization + community.