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

16.06.2025 09:36

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

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.

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Why is going on a date today so much different than it was when I was young?

Threats of violence

Insurrection

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.

What makes you feel guilty the most?

False advertising

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

Revealing classified information

Why are Americans obese? Is it the food or is it the psychology?

Trade secrets

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.

Revenge porn

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HIPAA violations

Perjury

Conspiracy

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Insider trading

And much, much more.

Terroristic threats

I told my 13-year-old daughter that she should never start a fight, but has my permission to end it. She got suspended for ending a fight that some other girl picked with her by hitting her then retreating. How do I handle the school’s response?

Fraud

Child pornography