If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 00:44
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Perjury
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.
Do humans know everything they need to know?
Trade secrets
No freedom is absolute.
Insider trading
Why did the Soviet Jews hate the Soviet Union?
Threats of violence
Revenge porn
And much, much more.
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Revealing classified information
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.
Child pornography
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HIPAA violations
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
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.
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 is the reason behind some people wearing trunks instead of speedos when swimming in pools?
False advertising
Fraud