>If you cannot be honest in the work place then its a hostile work environment...

Not sure I would go that far. I mean how many people are honest about how they feel about their boss? But is that "dishonesty" or just "professionalism".

I'd say that you have to be professional. There should be some sort of a sanctioned mechanism or forum for giving professional criticism.

But yeah, if all a guy or gal wants to do is spout off some expletive laden rant, then that's not really helpful for anyone. Least of all the other employees.