'This is really sad to see': Viral video shows soldier vaping on board bus
The 58-second video, initially posted on Instagram account @sgfollowsall, showed the man slouched in the last row of a bus, appearing dazed as he brought a vape device to his mouth multiple times and exhaled in the enclosed space.
He was seen repeating the act at least four times. The video was later taken down but has since resurfaced on subreddit r/SingaporeRaw on Aug 1 around 11am.
Reddit comments ranged from apathy to sarcasm and disapproval.
One Redditor remarked: "Vaping is more dangerous to those around him. Those in the bus or MRT did not consent to inhaling vapes or etomidate."
Another Redditor added: "Parents really need to keep track of what their kids are doing outside. And kids need to understand how disastrous vape is for their minds and bodies."
Some commenters suggested the boy appeared "addicted", with one remarking that his actions looked like "muscle memory".
Others questioned whether current enforcement efforts were keeping up.
"This has less to do with "less penalties" but more to do with less enforcement against vaping or regulation having to keep up with the rapid emergence of new or novel drugs," one said.
"Vape is literally everywhere now - you can see people openly vape."
Calls for tougher action also surfaced.
"What is wrong with these youngsters? Who is systematically distributing these drugs in Singapore?" asked a Redditor.
Yet, a few expressed sympathy, viewing the video as a reflection of deeper issues.
"Poor thing," said one. Another remarked: "To be honest, this is really sad to see on so many levels."
The New Paper has reached out to the Ministry of Defence for comments.
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