If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
11.06.2025 02:29
Perjury
Child pornography
Insurrection
Why is my ex still keeping in touch with me even though she dumped me?
And much, much more.
False advertising
Revealing classified information
Do handsome guys intimidate women or people in general?
Threats of violence
HIPAA violations
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.
What made you feel disgusted today?
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Terroristic threats
Isn’t freedom of speech and expression an absolute right?
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.
Trade secrets
Fraud
Insider trading
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.
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
Revenge porn