If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 07:19
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
Revealing classified information
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.
Child pornography
Conspiracy
And much, much more.
Fraud
Perjury
Threats of violence
Trade secrets
How do you write a letter to your uncle who sent you money for your birthday outfit?
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.
Insurrection
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.
Why do men think I’m easy just by looking at me?
HIPAA violations
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.
False advertising
Terroristic threats
Revenge porn