This is a very "american" definition of freedom, which is basically, just let me do what I want.
GPL uses a different definition of freedom, which I prefer. They look at consequences of restrictions / permissions, and their implication on freedom (not just for me, but for everyone). So some restrictions can lead to actually more freedom, while some permissions can actually decrease freedom.
This is similar to gun-control. While it reduces freedom for gun owners, it allows everyone to be more free of hanging out anywhere they want without being afraid of being shot. Similar arguments can be made for vaccine mandates.
So GPL restricts usage of software because in the long term it gives back power to users, which will be more free.
GPL uses a different definition of freedom, which I prefer. They look at consequences of restrictions / permissions, and their implication on freedom (not just for me, but for everyone). So some restrictions can lead to actually more freedom, while some permissions can actually decrease freedom.
This is similar to gun-control. While it reduces freedom for gun owners, it allows everyone to be more free of hanging out anywhere they want without being afraid of being shot. Similar arguments can be made for vaccine mandates.
So GPL restricts usage of software because in the long term it gives back power to users, which will be more free.