A common criticism of the idea that humanity would become directed by a global brain is that this would reduce individual freedom and diversity.

"One is coercive and reduces individual freedom of choice," Ms. Strossen said.

All those laws reduce freedom and trust.

By joining in on the violence and reducing freedom, we are amplifying the fear and being used as tools in their game.

Opponents said they reduced freedom of homeowners to do with their properties what they wished.

Sunday trading is raising prices and reducing real freedom of choice.

But we will not support legislation that reduces freedom of expression, increases cyber security risk, or undermines the dynamic, innovative, global Internet.

Also, a reminder that increasing equality always means reducing freedom in one way or another.

That does not mean reducing freedom of action and freedom of decision making in the Member States.

According to the report, democracy may be the form of government that best protects freedom, but democracy may both increase and reduce freedom.