Freedom comes with a whole lot of things that those who detail power might not enjoy in their desperate attempt of keeping it.
Freedom of movement might create masses that are big enough to defy State's physical power.
Freedom of Speech might be used to point out the lies and manipulations of the governments.
Freedom of Association might diminish the privileges that the government grants to people it wants on its side.
In the end, diminishing a citizen's freedom is all about granting more power to the government and maintaining it.