In 18th Century, Sati was an essential part of our culture. In 19th Century, Child Marriages was part of our culture. Till early 20th Century widow re-marriage was unthinkable & against our ethos. Purdah system was enforced on women as part of our cultural heritage.
Today are we worse off because we have done away with Sati, Child marriage and widow persecution? or have we grown into a more mature society, aware of the rights of individuals and their well being?
Maybe this issue of lip-locking in public is similar, but is being opposed because it is unthinkable today, as ban on Sati was in the 18th & 19th century. 10 years down the line how many of us would really bother with such archaic laws.
But then, maybe these are innovative ways for increasing the incomes of police personnel, since we cant pay them decent salaries.
