The man is freest who has the biggest gun

   Kings and tyrants are free. Their subjects are not, but they are. Even so, he who packs the biggest weapon is freest to do what he will. If he forces his way, he gets his way, and he is free to do whatever he wants. In this manner of speaking, freedom is the product of force.
   Now, I do not actually believe this -- that the man is freest who has the biggest gun. With the abuse of freedom comes the chains of that abuse. Kings and tyrants are not free if they do not have the love of their subjects. They are not free if they are plagued by the guilt of their deeds. Real freedom lies in being free from guilt, in having peace of mind, in feeling the love of those surrounding you.