If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
12.06.2025 00:36
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
Perjury
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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.
Threats of violence
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
Revenge porn
Revealing classified information
Is it sinful for Christians to look at beautiful women?
Insider trading
Conspiracy
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.
What was your most memorable combat mission during the Vietnam War?
Fraud
And much, much more.
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.
What smell will you never forget?
Insurrection
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
What techniques can be used to sing like Freddie Mercury if one is unable to hit high notes?
Child pornography
False advertising