If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 05:13

No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
Terroristic threats
What are my 10 favorite rock record album opening tracks?
Threats of violence
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Why do women wear less clothes compared to men?
Child pornography
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.
Is anyone else losing complete respect for the US at this point?
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’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.
Perjury
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.
Insurrection
Revealing classified information
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Fraud
False advertising
Revenge porn