Look at the question that I think you are asking backwards. Freedom is not free, but young sage Josh wonders if it could be. The fact is, freedom costs those who crave control over others their power, ability to manipulate and take advantage of. Consider the "cost" of freedom to the anti-Josh and the reason freedom has to be something to fight for, and often at high cost, might become more clear.
Look at the question that I think you are asking backwards. Freedom is not free, but young sage Josh wonders if it could be. The fact is, freedom costs those who crave control over others their power, ability to manipulate and take advantage of. Consider the "cost" of freedom to the anti-Josh and the reason freedom has to be something to fight for, and often at high cost, might become more clear.