The public exposure of Dr. Hayden Kho?s ?sex escapades? once again proved that nothing criminal, illegal or immoral can be hidden for long. It is ?karma? that Kho is now suffering condemnation because of his sex videos.

Katrina Halili, Kho?s partner in one of the sex videos, should also share the blame and must stop acting like an aggrieved victim, blaming the doctor and those who were responsible for the sale, distribution and spread of the sex videos. She was not forced, she was a willing partner in the carnal act.

Kho?s propensity to film his sexual encounters, even if only for his own personal use and enjoyment, is a matter of grave concern. For one, he is a doctor; as such, he is expected to exhibit a character of higher moral value and nobility. The image he projected as an innocent-looking, clean-cut doctor has been shattered by a scandal which he would find difficult to recover from.

It is not enough that Kho has apologized for the scandal. He must inhibit himself from practicing medicine even if he would not be suspended or banned by the proper authorities.

Meanwhile, the government should enact stiffer laws against such sex offenders. Yes, sex between two consenting partners is a private matter. But videoing the act without the knowledge and consent of one of the partners is a different matter and should be made a crime. Those responsible for its production and sale must be made accountable.

?THERESA PILI-NISPEROS,
2684 Juan Luna St.,
Gagalangin, Tondo, Manila