If there's a choice between freedom and security, what should be chosen?

If this is referring to surveillance, police state etc., then I choose freedom. The reality with the increase of "security" is that more power is given to the government over the people and the already large hegemony between the two reaches even higher levels. Ultimately, that itself is a threat to freedom and security, as such power cannot be trusted. It is the ultimate contradiction, in my view, those who are putting this "security" into place are achieving that through fear and ultimately are just as much a threat to you as the evil archetype villain they claim to protect you from (terrorists, serial killers, communists etc.).