If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
13.06.2025 02:55
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.
Conspiracy
Have you ever accidentally seen your mother-in-law doing something that was private to her?
Revealing classified information
Insurrection
Perjury
What are some mind-blowing facts about Michael Jackson?
Insider trading
False advertising
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
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.
Trade secrets
Fraud
If you could go back and rewrite the Legend of Korra, what would you change, and why?
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.
Threats of violence
Why doesn’t the UK change their flag?
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.