Freedom of choice was one's right to choose one's actions. In 2267, while trying to convince Landru to punish itself for controlling The Body, James T. Kirk informed the computer that by withholding their freedom of choice, and therefore creativity, the body would die. (TOS: "The Return of the Archons" ) In 2371, after Kira Nerys questioned why the Bajorans would hand an undeserving Kai Winn more power, especially after just being free of the brutal Cardassian Occupation, Odo observed that freedom of choice often led to those granted it choosing unwisely. (DS9: "Shakaar")