If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 07:46
Revealing classified information
Terroristic threats
Child pornography
Why do so many people like life?
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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 some straight men enjoy wearing women's lingerie?
HIPAA violations
Conspiracy
Revenge porn
If you caught a shoplifter at your yard sale, how would you handle it?
Insider trading
Insurrection
False advertising
What is one thing nice you did for someone today or something they did for you?
Threats of violence
No freedom is absolute.
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.
If you received hand-me-downs as a child, how did they make you feel?
And much, much more.
Perjury
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.
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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.
Fraud