Why trade freedom for happiness when it is possible to have both? The main difference is with freedom we need to put effort into finding happiness. However, this happiness is more meaningful and we have more control over it. Happiness without freedom is unlikely to last. When we lose it, it is difficult to get it back.
When people choose safety over freedom, it is out of fear. Ironically, losing freedom usually results in losing safety as well. The more dependent we become on something or to someone, the weaker we become.
I think some people prefer living in delusional happiness, especially if they find it as a solace to escaping their darkness.
I believe this is exactly what is happening all over the world with covid-19 and many governments. They are not covid-19 cases in Nigeria but still people subject themselves to all kind of things in order to acquire that safety. Sometimes even fear itself is a state of being unsafe.
Thanks a lot for the clarifying response, reading this was enlightening.
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