If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 00:00
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Conspiracy
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
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.
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
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.
Have you worn a tight black mini skirt?
Child pornography
Trade secrets
Perjury
What are some reasons why men may not want to date a woman who can pay her own bills?
Revealing classified information
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.
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
Fraud
Insider trading
Where do high school kids get weed from?
And much, much more.
Threats of violence