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

13.06.2025 08:50

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

Threats of violence

Child pornography

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Insurrection

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.

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Perjury

HIPAA violations

Fraud

What makes females believe or think abortions are part of a woman’s rights?

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.

No freedom is absolute.

Conspiracy

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Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

Trade secrets

Why did you put a guy’s dick in your mouth the first time?

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.

Insider trading

What does the stink of the skunk look like? Why would it be dangerous?

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.

Revenge porn