My point was simple, the family fled one country's laws that were oppressive to "them" to another country where they were not.

I think it's fair to argue that any country that has fewer restrictions on what you can do is more free than another. And any country that has more restrictions is less free.

If you prefer restrictions that are justified to protect for yourself and others, it doesn't mean you free (or the kids living there), it just means you willing to accept control from others.

Maybe you live in a totalitarian government yourself? And have gotten used to being "protected" by the government this way?

edit: clarification.