If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
15.06.2025 00:30
Terroristic threats
False advertising
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.
Do you believe that Jesus was God on Earth?
Insurrection
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.
Child pornography
Would you date/marry a guy younger than you? If no, why not?
Trade secrets
Revenge porn
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.
What are the pros and cons of banning homosexuality?
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.
And much, much more.
Freedom of speech does not apply to:
Perjury
Insider trading
HIPAA violations
What are the most meaningful Jewish jokes that reveal insights about Jewish culture?
No freedom is absolute.
Conspiracy
Revealing classified information
Threats of violence
Fraud