If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 01:51
Insider trading
You have freedom to travel. If I loan you my car, I can tell you not to take it out of town, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.
Threats of violence
Do you think the constitution and laws should be taught in school?
Fraud
Revealing classified information
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why can’t the British eat or drink anything unless they place a table cloth on the table first?
That’s what it is. You have no right to use other people’s stuff. If people let you use their stuff, they can tell you how you can use it, and they can tell you to stop using it any time they want.
And much, much more.
Perjury
Can you write a short story with a twist ending?
You have freedom of speech. If I loan you my computer, I can tell you not to use it for certain things, because it’s mine, you have no right to use it, and if I give you permission to use it I can tell you what you can and can’t do with it.
Conspiracy
Child pornography
What is your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?
No freedom is absolute.
If you’re wondering why free speech doesn’t apply to the internet, it’s because you have no right to use other people’s stuff for free.
Terroristic threats
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HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
Trade secrets
Insurrection
False advertising