If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
08.06.2025 03:25
Trade secrets
Child pornography
Fraud
HIPAA violations
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
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.
Jason Sudeikis Remembers Uncle George Wendt as “an Incredible Influence” - The Hollywood Reporter
Terroristic threats
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.
False advertising
Speech by Governor Kugler on the economic outlook and monetary policy - Federal Reserve Board (.gov)
Revenge porn
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.
NYC’s Noisy Skies Get Electric With Beta’s Demo Flight Into JFK - Bloomberg.com
Insurrection
And much, much more.
Conspiracy
Perjury
Revealing classified information
Threats of violence
What is a common thought that keeps people up at night? Why do some people experience this?
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.
No freedom is absolute.