If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 00:02
HIPAA violations
Perjury
Revenge porn
False advertising
Insurrection
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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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.
And much, much more.
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.
Threats of violence
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
Revealing classified information
Child pornography
Why aren't there any Indian girls married to Chinese guys but Chinese girls married to Indian guys?
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Terroristic threats
Trade secrets