Because that's what I see happening in practice. I see 'freedoms' and 'rights' being defined to suit the interests of whoever has the power in a given society. The US in particular demonstrates that, in how it chooses to define those 'rights'.
Again with the circular definitions. Freedom is the absence of oppression. Oppression is the absence of freedom. Can't say that explains much.
The logic is linear just as soon as you discover the default state.
Question: Define the "Default state of an object."
"A default situation is
what exists or happens unless someone or something changes it."
Oppression requires the action of another.
Freedom does not. It requires the OTHER to do NOTHING.
Let's switch this to bullying...
Freedom from being bullied is the default state. When a bully comes along and starts bullying you, it requires the action of another to terrorize you and take your freedom away by force.
But hey, if you're emotionally attached to bullies and rulers "granting" you freedom, nothing I say can fix that.
But I must tell you, your viewpoint is toxic. As soon as you realize your freedom is inherent, it is the default state of man, and can ONLY be taken away, you'll stop having a slave's mindset.