If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied for private spaces and for the Internet?
14.06.2025 10:52

Freedom of speech does not apply to:
HIPAA violations
And much, much more.
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.
False advertising
Child pornography
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.
Conspiracy
Terroristic threats
How do you help patients stop hearing voices?
Insider trading
Revenge porn
Fraud
Revealing classified information
Perjury
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 do most wives fantasize about?
Insurrection
Trade secrets
No freedom is absolute.
Why is Jack Smith arguing that presidents should not have full immunities as Trump is requesting?
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