I believe that it depends on what is done with the video. If the couple were videoed with the intent of distributing it over the internet with the aim of making money, it should not have been videoed. On the other hand, if the aim of doing so was to have evidence of their indecent acts in public which could be used in court, then it is justifiable. Also, I personally believe that if the video shames the couple, then it would be a bonus. Their indecent acts deserve the public's condemnation.

Certainly, the couple is at fault. I do not believe that "they just can't control themselves" is an legitimate excuse. If so, criminals all over the world would be walking scot-free: "I saw a sexy chick and couldn't control myself so I raped her." Humans are granted intelligence above that of other animals, and therefore humans should be able to utilise that intelligence to understand the concept of self control and apply it. Furthermore, there are many other couples around capable of riding the bus without fooling around in the back - surely this couple could, with practice if they need it, keep their hands off each other for the duration of a bus journey.

Their acts were done in public, where children could have seen them. This lack of public awareness is revolting. Is the innocence of Singapore's children to be sacrificed just so a couple can fool around in the back of a bus?

However, going along those lines, the person who videoed them and uploaded it onto Stomp would also be at fault, as he is disseminating their offensive acts for public viewing on a much larger scale than the couple. Instead of posting it online, he should have sent it to the appropriate authorities and raised the matter on Stomp without actually allowing people to see the lewd acts committed.

Lewd acts on public transport should not be done. People utilise public transport to get from one place to another, not to watch free pornography. The couple should have the decency to restrain themselves despite their apparent over-abundance of hormones. Also, the commuter should not have uploaded the video onto a public portal, as he is disseminating objectionable and offensive content to the public at large.

-Gretal