>...why it is that Trisquel (an OS based upon freedom) denies the user the
ability to control basic media programs?<
Dont' equate your freedoms with the freedoms of the developers. You're free
to uninstall the 'offending' program, write a patch
>...a death blow to the myth that Linux systems never have to be restarted or
rebooted...<
I see, this is why you bothered registering here to make a big fuss of FUD.
Please don't do this. There's no myth that needs debunking.
You're not sincere and I doubt we can help you here.