If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 15:02
Revealing classified information
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 is my crush beautiful to me but not to others?
Threats of violence
Perjury
Revenge porn
Trade secrets
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.
And much, much more.
Terroristic threats
No freedom is absolute.
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.
Why do foolish atheists think their strange delusional theories are facts?
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Insider trading
Fraud
HIPAA violations
Child pornography
Conspiracy
False advertising