If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 25.06.2025 08:57
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
And much, much more.
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.
Why do our deceased do not protect us from other bad spirits?
Conspiracy
Threats of violence
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.
Child pornography
HIPAA violations
Insurrection
Geomagnetic storm could make northern lights visible in Chicago on Sunday night - Chicago Sun-Times
Insider trading
No freedom is absolute.
Trade secrets
Panel approves changes to enhance the flow of the game in men’s basketball - NCAA.org
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.
Perjury
False advertising
Eyeglasses With Built-In Hearing Aids: This Just Makes Sense - WSJ
Fraud
Revealing classified information
Terroristic threats
Veteran fund manager reboots Palantir stock price target - TheStreet
Revenge porn
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.