Sunday, February 26, 2006
~ 6:20 PM ~
Recall the years that came to pass. The story of the 2 daring citizens who openly displayed their affection. Now we see it again in another way. No, this time nobody went to the parks. Nobody was caught red-handed by an elderly. It was perfectly legal, in their house, safe and sound. Yet they choose to display it through the fastest way. A way even faster than seeing it live. The way of the multimedia. Perhaps many of our USER citizens are happy to hear that the couple was from the rebel 'Pols'. Yet it is a question for all to ponder: Is freedom of expression an ultimate right? Or is it just a burden to us?
People have discussed this idea, and have given their diversifying views on it. However, how would the couple themselves take it? Are they smiling at their sudden fame, or are they burying their heads away from the immediate shame? That is more important than the comments of others. Perhaps they feel that there is nothing wrong with that, and I cannot deny that. People have had an increasing desire of rights, and this may well be their way of showing it. They are probably not the first (or last) to do it.
Yet, I do not encourage such actions. As seen from this example, the consequences are dire. Everything has its risks, I learnt, and take the risk if you so desire. However, you cannot stop what another man thinks or does, for you did not stop in the first place. Exercise self-reservation while exerting your rights, and you would find yourself never in the headlines, and in unwanted fame.
