Have option to turn off text message pop up window.

I would like to see the IPhone enhanced to allow the option to turn the text message pop up window on or off.
There are times when I don't want my text message to pop up for privacy reasons; such as if someone else is using my phone or I have my phone out and people sitting nearby and can read the message. Since the ring tone is so poor on the phone, when I am out I have to put my phone on the table so I can hear it ring.
With the text message pop up window turned off, I would still like to hear the alert sound (separate feature) and have the number display by SMS box as it currently does.
This is a very important privacy issue and I appreciate Apple's consideration on this very important enhancement. I called Apple Customer Support and they told me to post my request here for consideration.

Tell Apple. We are iphone users like you.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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