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If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

11.06.2025 02:14

If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?

Revenge porn

Perjury

Conspiracy

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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.

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.

Fed’s Waller sees path to multiple interest-rate cuts this year - MarketWatch

No freedom is absolute.

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos - CNN

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.

HIPAA violations

Child pornography

Scientists hooking flies on cocaine to study addiction: Reports - WSYR

Insider trading

Revealing classified information

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.

Paolini and 'legend' Errani win women's doubles title - Yahoo Sports

And much, much more.

False advertising

Fraud

Trump is shot, tackled by SS agents, yet then stands, defiant, with fist high, and 52 hours later, walks into the Republican Convention to thunderous applause. Is there anything that can stop this man, who loves his country? Does he get your vote?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Threats of violence