Eliminating the national debt would bring such freedom. However, major social change, too fast, can also create a lot of new problems. We've already seen how handouts and free money will destroy work ethic. Any major wealth redistribution going back to the people is a very delicate matter. I'd love to be refunded for all the income tax I have paid, and then retire, at 65. But for younger people, they need to have strong self discipline and not morph into laziness.