You’re permanently confined to a bed because someone has shackled you to it with iron chains. Are you free?
You’re permanently confined to a bed because someone surreptitiously slipped you a paralyzing drug, which is preventing you from moving. Are you free?
You’re permanently confined to a bed because someone is standing there threatening your life with a gun to prevent you from moving. Are you free?
You’re permanently confined to a bed because you are immobilized by an incurable, debilitating illness. Are you free?
You’re permanently confined to a bed because you are immobilized by a debilitating illness, which is curable but which you were not able to afford the treatment for. Are you free?
You’re permanently confined to a bed and you don’t know why. Are you free?