If freedom of speech is absolute, how come it's not applied...

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.

Revenge porn

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Terroristic threats

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

No freedom is absolute.

Is there a stereotype that South Indians are physically strong and muscular compared to other regions of India?

Child pornography

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.

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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

Trade secrets

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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.

HIPAA violations

Fraud

How can a man clean his Soul?

Conspiracy

Threats of violence

Revealing classified information

In Italy, how do people greet each other when they meet for the first time (e.g., on the street)? What's a good response to that greeting if you're not from Italy or don't speak Italian fluently yet?

Insider trading

And much, much more.

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

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