I have to agree with Robin here. Privacy should always be a matter of choice.
It is fundamental to the scenario that most people are self protective and
rightfully so. They need to be granted that individuality and choice.
While I agree with Paul that one should be as comfortable with yourself as
possible, and have great pride and not want to hide, or shun the light of
day, I cannot say that one should give up one's personal privacy because you
are confident of your own worth....
(it is others who are unworthy sometimes.)
While I love my body immeasurably, it is not practical that I display it in
front of most of the men I know. It does not suit my agenda to do so, and I
am happy that I do not have to - i wouldnt want to deal with the response.
In fact, it is precisely because I value it so highly that i reserve it for
those that i trust and who i like very much.
The issue of personal privacy is one of personal values.
Is it a valuable thing to reserve yourself and protect yourself from outside
influences and undesirable scrutiny? Is it a bit idealist to take the stance
u take Paul? I applaud your self responsibility and pride. Just yet it may
not work for everyone, although in a utopia it may be reasonably possible.
But not in this world yet.
It is one thing to take self responsibility if people around you also do so,
but one should also be self aware to know that there aren't always the
circumstances which warrant being open, honest and totally free..
Maybe someday....