Freedom of Speech Among Intimates is an Indespensable Condition for Man to Live Free

"...the private and public are two essentially different worlds and respect for that difference is the indispensable condition..." These words, taken from Milan Kundera's Testaments Betrayed, are discernibly legitimate. The statements one makes among his intimates are, by nature, more blatant and offensive. In fact, an integral purpose for having close relationships is the freedom one has to speak unofficially. Feedback received during this type of discourse can be vital to the intellectual progression of …

…his demeanor. If, for fear of being discredited, people did not have the freedom to speak openly, it is quite possible that most would remain closed-minded throughout their lives because their viewpoints would not be enriched by the objectivity of their confidants. The liberty to rave and rant, and ultimately, to broaden their perception of the world around them, would be hindered if the use of people's private discussions were used to challenge their credibility.