The God who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time; the hand of force may destroy, but cannot disjoin them. — Thomas Jefferson

My Take – What is life if liberty is not a part of it?  If you take a free man and unjustly take his freedom, is he any better than a dead man if he does not fight to keep it?  Someone who puts little value in your freedom puts little value in your life, and should be treated in an appropriate manner.