This is a weak argument because YouTube isn't a public street it's a private business
You aren't forced to use it, it is a choice
And this application (FreeTube) is for the sole purpose of circumventing their (YouTube) monetization for the sake of convenience
I don't have a dog in the fight and I'm certainly not a fan of YouTube or Google, but you can't argue it's somehow ok just because you dislike ads or lack of privacy on a "free" video streaming website