How to respond to criticism that Buddhism makes you 'a sheep'?

Some people liken Buddhist principles to turning yourself into a sheep. Criticism of this nature is often made by libertarian types. Relinquishment of craving and attachment, and mindfulness, are especially criticized. The focus in such verbalizations by critics is on other people who may want to take advantage of such a 'sheep'. Phrases like "don't think" are brought into connotation with "do not question anything, follow the masses". Further, the giving up of attachment and craving part is likened to a loss of individuality. An example insult that captures both aspects of the critique, is that Buddhists want people to "eat ze bugs". It's imagined that globalist dictators desire for the population to eat bugs and be happy with that. A relinquishment of craving and attachment is seen as turning yourself into a perfectly subdued subject for such a would-be oppressor. Focus is also put on a lack of will to fight back. How should one respond to such arguments, if they were proposed seriously instead of in a mocking way?