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

12.06.2025 05:28

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

Revealing classified information

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.

Fraud

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And much, much more.

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.

What seemingly minor decision or moment in your past ended up having a massive impact on your entire life trajectory?

False advertising

Insider trading

Child pornography

Why would a person always be so tired?

Threats of violence

Insurrection

Conspiracy

Is the Las Vegas Grand Prix considered one of the "premier events on the Formula 1 calendar?"

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.

HIPAA violations

No freedom is absolute.

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Revenge porn

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.

Trade secrets

Do countries with free health care generally have co-pays or deductibles to discourage use?

Terroristic threats

Freedom of speech does not apply to: