If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 09:52
Trade secrets
Perjury
And much, much more.
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Fraud
No freedom is absolute.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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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.
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.
Conspiracy
Insider trading
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.
False advertising
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Revealing classified information
Child pornography
Threats of violence
Why is going on a date today so much different than it was when I was young?
Insurrection
Revenge porn
Terroristic threats
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HIPAA violations
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.