The underpaid man depends on these humble tools. The politician fears the man's ability to afford them. If this fear is put to rest, so will be our freedom. As long as the politician fears the underpaid man, the man is free and can live peacefully. Men often debate what their lives are worth, but to free men, the most humble of weapons is worth protecting with their lives. If the underpaid man is not feared by the politician he is not free. If only one of us is not free, then none of us are free.