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Why We Care About Privacy

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Correspondingly, the quote that Frost’s neighbor repeats more than once confirms the importance of privacy to the American society. The neighbor believes that the wall represents a form of secrecy and that not interacting with one’s neighbors is the best type of interaction. Matter a fact, the man is not alone on this stance, Michael McFarland, former president of College of the Holy Cross, insists, in the article “Why We Care about Privacy,” that “privacy is an essential prerequisite for forming relationships.” Besides, the neighbor defends most Americans’ interests as his attitude makes it clear that having a barrier between neighbors makes it possible to be comfortable in one’s own home and backyard; for example, relaxed enough to open

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