Fail to see how freedom has anything to do with ease of use. Fees on lightning are a fraction of debit/credit card fees, which are passed down to you. Sidenote: The internet was also difficult to use 30 years ago, totally didn't work out. 

 You cant use lightning or any crypto anywhere except on niche online communities. Not very useful. When you do cash out, you have to pay ridiculous fees. 

Ok, ligjtning has low fees....not useful yet except for zaps lol