They both have valid points, Freedoms "eh whats the worst that could happen" attitude is super irresponsible tbh.

Freedom: Nato funded mercs trying to stage a color revolution in the fucking zone, put out hits on neutral stalkers, ally with bandits, attack ecologists

Duty: Responsible adults trying to protect the environment, donate all their artefacts to the ecologists, let neutral stalkers chill in their cool rustpunk town.