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

False advertising

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.

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.

Were knights’ lances practical weapons, or were they just for sports?

No freedom is absolute.

Revealing classified information

Child pornography

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Perjury

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.

Freedom of speech does not apply to:

How might Trump's plans to revive manufacturing and reshape the global economy impact his support among Latino voters in upcoming elections?

Revenge porn

And much, much more.

Insurrection

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HIPAA violations

Trade secrets

Terroristic threats

Why do some people admire Latin American cultures but not want to be from or live in those countries?

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