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

09.06.2025 05:15

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

And much, much more.

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Fraud

False advertising

Perjury

What do you think of the Black history lessons in the PBS documentary about jazz pianist-singer Hazel Scott?

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.

Conspiracy

Insider trading

Why doesn't California have the tools, people, means to put out these fires even though they know there will be fires every year?

Revealing classified information

No freedom is absolute.

Revenge porn

Why is the mainstream media, traditionally liberal except for Fox, not reporting on Trump like he's a traditional candidate who has ideas, values, and a concern for the common good?

Threats of violence

Child pornography

Terroristic threats

Why aren't you a Trump supporter?

HIPAA violations

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.

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Insurrection

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