While we are proud of our great culture, we must remember that India is what it is today because it took the best from cultures that it befriended. Maybe our society is not comfortable with things like dating, pre-marital sex etc but why impose stringent measures on public display of affection even between married couples? Do their vows and commitment mean nothing? If they have formalized their love and gained the society's approval through marriage, why should they not be allowed to show this love to each other outside their home? Why must any affection be viewed as a sexual act only? If we see two people kissing, instead of being disgusted and shaking our heads, why do we not attempt to see the love and affection that the man and woman share? Have we become shallow and narrow minded under the cover of being morally sound?
RE:embrace the times
by Adity on Apr 21, 2006 05:32 AM Permalink
I am so much in sync with you. We are staying in a democratic country and cant have a free will to express ourselves? Public display of affection is highly justified and putting control over will not eradicate but might create an adverse affect on an indivdual. Have you ever heard of- more you put restrictions and make it a law- you would find more breakers for it. There is definately a thin line between decent approach for lip locking and making a vulgar move. However- for some crude people in society why penalise the entire nation?
I have a question for the authorities to answer-
Where does Govt go when rape cases happen in public? Where is the government when adult movies are played in the low lying areas in India? What about sick scenes coming on TV and movies everyday? Arent they provocative? Arent they spoiling our so called culture? Why dont they focus on major issues of the society and control crime and injustice happening so commonly and is inceasing day after day?
All i can see is this is another way for them to make money and in return harass people. They should act maturely and let such trivial things to us for we indvduals can decide whats good for us.
