If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
Last Updated: 27.06.2025 00:48
Insider trading
Trade secrets
Revealing classified information
Red Sox rookie addresses alleged false claims about father’s background - Boston Herald
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.
Threats of violence
Perjury
Witness testifies that Diddy dangled her over a balcony - BBC
Child pornography
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
Is it just me, or do we all hate Sasuke from Naruto?
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.
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.
False advertising
Mark Hughes: Mercedes can disrupt McLaren-Verstappen fight - The Race
No freedom is absolute.
Revenge porn
Conspiracy
Belmont Stakes: Hill Road faces challenges beyond tough field - Horse Racing Nation
And much, much more.
Terroristic threats
Insurrection
Fraud
Freedom of speech does not apply to: