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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 00:05

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

Insider trading

Child pornography

Trade secrets

Why didn't my ex fight for our relationship? He gave up so easily.

No freedom is absolute.

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.

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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

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

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Threats of violence

False advertising

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.

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HIPAA violations

Revealing classified information

Terroristic threats

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Insurrection

Perjury

Revenge porn

What are some hard truths that MAGA needs to hear?

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.

Fraud