It's a curious aspect of human nature that our primary biological function is considered so taboo as to almost qualify as a crime. Indeed, it may well have cost the now infamous and amorous Christchurch office workers their jobs. But let's be honest, the level of piety displayed by those clambering to reach the top of the moral high ground is a far greater cause for concern than a couple of people having a shag.
Fortunately, we've had no amorous incidents at Farming Show HQ ... unless you count Jamie Mackay's fawning over the Prime Minister when he comes to visit - that's bordering on porn!
But this pious moralising has emanated from the top of the company concerned, with management proffering all sorts of nonsense about taking it very seriously, and conducting an investigation with the company heads making their way down to the scene of the crime. It's unknown if they actually believe their moralising, or are merely saying it to show publicly acceptable levels of remorse.
Nevertheless, it is their right to do as they see fit. It's not the first time people have been made examples of in order to protect the perceived integrity of their employer. The same can be said of those who took the pictures and videos from the pub across the street. They are free to use their devices for such purposes in a public place. They're also free to send the images and footage to whomever they choose. In turn, those news organisations can use the footage, in this case obviously, although negligibly, deeming there is news value in it. The Civilian summed it up perfectly with the headline, "Couple May Lose Jobs After Making Nation Upset About Not Having Sex".
It's certainly bad luck for the couple involved who were simply trying to have a good time. But what I find ridiculous is the assertion by some that they "deserve everything they get". This statement of buffoonery was bellowed out by someone within my hearing a few days ago. I'm not surprised as the man in question is a certifiable moron. But it's a load of garbage. No one deserves to have their private encounters broadcast on the 6 o'clock news. They weren't "asking for it" and they weren't putting on a show. They were having a good time. If anything it's quite a laugh. I can imagine the 200-odd pub patrons having a giggle as the ol' stallion banged away like Dirk Diggler's love child. Half an hour for the old fella is a commendable effort.