If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 18.06.2025 09:30
Terroristic threats
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.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Why are Americans obese? Is it the food or is it the psychology?
Revealing classified information
Revenge porn
Trade secrets
What was your best unexpected reunion with your childhood best friend?
Conspiracy
Child pornography
Insurrection
Why is it important for Hollywood celebrities to come out against Trump?
HIPAA violations
Fraud
False advertising
Why has Biden pulled ahead in battleground states and is now projected to win the 2024 presidency?
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.
Threats of violence
Perjury
Why do men think all women are the same?
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.
And much, much more.
No freedom is absolute.
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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.