If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 23:37
Terroristic threats
And much, much more.
Trade secrets
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Child pornography
Insider trading
Why do North Indians, living in Bangalore, not bother to learn Kannada?
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.
HIPAA violations
Perjury
False advertising
Conspiracy
Fraud
Why would a spouse cheat if the marriage is good?
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
Insurrection
Is the Philippines PH a poor 3rd world or 4th world country forever and forever?
Revealing classified information
Revenge porn
No freedom is absolute.
Why do people love to live alone in a house?
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.
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.