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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 01:29

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

Child pornography

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

Has anyone ever had sex with their cousin? How did it start, and would you do it again?

No freedom is absolute.

Perjury

Revenge porn

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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.

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.

Terroristic threats

Why is it rare for someone to despise both the Democrats and Republicans?

Trade secrets

Insider trading

And much, much more.

Why do people stop working towards achieving their dreams?

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

False advertising

Conspiracy

Why would a person always be so tired?

Revealing classified information

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.

Threats of violence

Do women really cheat more than men?

HIPAA violations

Insurrection