If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 03.07.2025 02:38
Revealing classified information
Insurrection
HIPAA violations
Vernon Reid on Why Sly and the Family Stone Were the Greatest American Band - Rolling Stone
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Insider trading
Fraud
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No freedom is absolute.
And much, much more.
Child pornography
Why are 'romantasy' books suddenly everywhere, and what does this say about today's readers?
Revenge porn
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.
False advertising
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.
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.
Threats of violence
Terroristic threats
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.
Perjury
Do Americans realize how much goodwill and credibility they've lost in the past two weeks?
Conspiracy
Trade secrets