Freedom. Most definately freedom. Although, I have to agree with DeltAlum that you can't have freedom without security (i.e. our freedoms are kept secure by the Constitution). But, I don't agree with imposing on freedoms to insure security.

My reason: Read the book 1984 and that'll be my reason.

BTW, I heard a quote on Law and Order Criminal Intent:

"Yea, I read the Patriot Act in it's original form: 1984."