If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 26.06.2025 07:52
Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Have you worn a tight black mini skirt?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
False advertising
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.
Fraud
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.
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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.
Revealing classified information
Insurrection
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Revenge porn
Child pornography
Perjury
What is your age now, and what age do you prefer to stay at forever?
No freedom is absolute.
And much, much more.
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.
What parts of the Bible, if any, are inappropriate to read to children? Why?
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats