Prostitution
KaleidoscopeEyes1056
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Do you think prostitution should be legal? why or why not?
My views on the topic:
if it is legal, there will be less violence against the girls who choose to be prostitutes because they won't be afraid to go to the police about anything that happens while they are prostituting. Also, a good majority of the money made by the people who choose to prostitute would go to them, with some of it going to the company they work for (if they work for a company) and their income will be taxable. If a percentage of the money made by prostitutes goes to taxes instead of their pimps, it would boost our economy. Since prostitution and drug use usually go hand-in-hand, this would also cut down on the use of drugs such as heroine and crack.
There could be regulations on prostitution (possibly a "prostitute license") that says that they have to be tested for STDs once every so many months. If you think about it, there would be a lot more places like the Bunny Ranch in Nevada, where women who want to prostitute go to work, they get tested every month, and they have support from others if someone tries to abuse them.
what do you think?
My views on the topic:
if it is legal, there will be less violence against the girls who choose to be prostitutes because they won't be afraid to go to the police about anything that happens while they are prostituting. Also, a good majority of the money made by the people who choose to prostitute would go to them, with some of it going to the company they work for (if they work for a company) and their income will be taxable. If a percentage of the money made by prostitutes goes to taxes instead of their pimps, it would boost our economy. Since prostitution and drug use usually go hand-in-hand, this would also cut down on the use of drugs such as heroine and crack.
There could be regulations on prostitution (possibly a "prostitute license") that says that they have to be tested for STDs once every so many months. If you think about it, there would be a lot more places like the Bunny Ranch in Nevada, where women who want to prostitute go to work, they get tested every month, and they have support from others if someone tries to abuse them.
what do you think?
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Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".0 -
but doesn't that cut into the right to what you like with your body?0
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I agree with satirical all the way and yea it their bodies. I may not agree with it but it not my choice to make0
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Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.0 -
LMAO That's called marriage J/KAbsolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.0 -
LMAO That's called marriage J/KAbsolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.
well, that opens up another discussion:
why not allow prostitution when there are some women who marry older men so they will get the man's money when the man dies? or why not allow for gay marriage if you allow for that?0 -
They are going to do it anyway and there's no stopping them...but making it legal will help give the girls some protection so it's not that bad of an idea...0
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I believe prostitution should absolutely be legal because every adult should have a right to do what they please with their own body.
I also don't view sex as any sort of sacred act - it's a natural impulse that happens to feel really, really good, and if two consenting adults agree to engage in it, I don't see why it shouldn't be viewed as any other service.0 -
Actually if it was legal the government would save money. There wouldn't be a task force like there is now to try to dissuade it. So money would be saved.Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
Think about this. Right now there are people who are forced into prostitution because the pimps know they can make a lot of money from it. The girls are treated badly and abused.
It makes more sense to legalize it and have regulations so that these scumbags who use these girls can't keep abusing them. It may not be the career I would want for any person to do, but if it's chosen then they deserve the right to be protected if they do.
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I agree with prostitution going hand in hand with drugs. I feel like it should be legal. Why do we allow "cat houses" when women are not allowed to be their own agent? Some prostitutes live a glamorous life, making over $20k a month, supporting their families because they happen to work in one of these houses, but a woman who decides to sell herself without the help of a manager gets a hard time. Doesn't make sense to me.
Whatever someone wants to do with their body is their business unless they decide to hurt someone. Now, the whole issue with STIs floating around with prostitution is one thing, but I think that might be another discussion.0 -
The way I see it there's already a lot of things going on similar to prostitution anyway. Women marrying old men for their money when they die.. there's even sites out there dedicated to people who want an older rich man / woman who can look after them and give them an allowance each month!! (sugar daddies etc)
It's a person's own body, they have the right to be able to do what they like with it IMO as long as their an adult.
It would also help protect a lot of people choosing that pathway, who are being abused.
The only worry I would have would it would be seen as almost acceptable amongst the next generations. I wouldn't want my future children / grandchildren going into prostitution and seeing it as normal as the more tame professions such as pole/lap dancing, which are still at the moment looked down upon, but I don't think are as bad.0 -
Sex work should be legal and regulated. A sex worker has the right to do what they want with their own body, including selling certain acts that they use their body for.
If porn is legal and they're getting paid for sex, why is that so much different than 'prostitution'?
I think sex work should become more socially acceptable as well. I hate that people buy/watch porn but then look down on the people who are in it, when without the people doing porn they wouldn't have any to watch!0 -
I think its nobodys business but the people involved. If its legal to do it for free then it should be legal to sell it0
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I lived in Las Vegas for 6 years,now while prostitution is not legal in the vegas city limits,it is legal in a lot of NV,and there are many brothels. I think it should be legal and these brothels prove it works.They are very heavy regulated,these girlss get check ups all the time,safe sex is strictly inforced,if a girl is found to have an STD it goes in a database (so ive heard) and she can never be hired by another brothel again. I see noting wrong with it if thats what they want to do.0
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Yes. Prostitution should absolutely be legal. Like it or not, prostitution is not going to end. If it were legalized, it would protect the girls. They would have laws into place that there just aren't now. And legalized prostitution would probably require regular STD testing and condom use, as well as BC pills-- or at least it should, in my opinion.
I have no problem with prostitutes or prostitution-- heck my own Aunt was a prostitute for awhile. She was also a stripper and a "lingerie" model. My mother always said too, that if push came to shove and there was no other way to support me or my sister, she would be a prostitute. Luckily she and my Dad scraped by though, so it did not come down to that.0 -
I agree legal, but anything involving a child they should be punishable by beheading, firing squad and burn at the stake the adult not the child.0
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I agree legal, but anything involving a child they should be punishable by beheading, firing squad and burn at the stake the adult not the child.
if it's legalized, it will be regulated, thus no children involved.0 -
Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
my problem with this post is that the government shouldn't be able to make money off of sex, but they can make money off of murder. In my opinion, murder is a lot worse than sex...0 -
I agree and come one porn is just awesomeSex work should be legal and regulated. A sex worker has the right to do what they want with their own body, including selling certain acts that they use their body for.
If porn is legal and they're getting paid for sex, why is that so much different than 'prostitution'?
I think sex work should become more socially acceptable as well. I hate that people buy/watch porn but then look down on the people who are in it, when without the people doing porn they wouldn't have any to watch!0 -
Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
The government DOES make money off of prostitution. I'm sure pornography companies (the bigger known ones, anyway) pay taxes.
And if you're paid to make pornography, I really fail to see how that's any different than prostitution.
Consenting adults should have the right to do with THEIR OWN BODIES as they see fit, as long as they aren't hurting anyone else.0 -
Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.
exactly. there's plenty of girls giving it up for free as well, just because some cat took her to mcdonald's...i'd much rather her make a profit...0 -
Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.
exactly. there's plenty of girls giving it up for free as well, just because some cat took her to mcdonald's...i'd much rather her make a profit...
Where are these mythical women at?
I even got turned down by hookers.....
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Absolutely not. I think it's horrible to allow a human being to sell their body for sex. It would make me sick if our government was actually making money off such an act.
This is another one of those topics where some will use the reason "people are going to do it anyway, so let's provide a safe haven for them to do so".
People already sell themselves for sex in other ways. I.E. The girl that gives it up because the guy showers her with gifts, or takes her out to fancy dinners, etc. They're still selling themselves, just not with actual money involved.
Anyway, I don't give two sh*ts what women do with their own bodies. Prostitution is the 'oldest profession' and if people want to do that, then that's their decision.
exactly. there's plenty of girls giving it up for free as well, just because some cat took her to mcdonald's...i'd much rather her make a profit...
Where are these mythical women at?
I even got turned down by hookers.....
impossible. *kitten* are for everyone.0 -
Not for people with HS....
I think it should remain illegal with harsher punishments just because they wont put out to me even when I have the cash...
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I should have added more to my original post. I do not think prostitution should be legal, but I don't think porn, strip clubs, or anything else along those lines should be legal. I realize it's the "oldest profession", but I'm still opposed to legalizing it. I understand many people have the philosophy of "live and let live" or "to each his own", but I don't subscribe to that, especially when I believe it's harmful to someone or to a society.
It's funny when I read some of my comments on here, I come across as such a prude or religious fanatic, when I'm really not (you'd have to know me IRL to understand that).0 -
I should have added more to my original post. I do not think prostitution should be legal, but I don't think porn, strip clubs, or anything else along those lines should be legal. I realize it's the "oldest profession", but I'm still opposed to legalizing it. I understand many people have the philosophy of "live and let live" or "to each his own", but I don't subscribe to that, especially when I believe it's harmful to someone or to a society.
It's funny when I read some of my comments on here, I come across as such a prude or religious fanatic, when I'm really not (you'd have to know me IRL to understand that).
No strip clubs or porn that would be a sad sad day for me lol0 -
I should have added more to my original post. I do not think prostitution should be legal, but I don't think porn, strip clubs, or anything else along those lines should be legal. I realize it's the "oldest profession", but I'm still opposed to legalizing it. I understand many people have the philosophy of "live and let live" or "to each his own", but I don't subscribe to that, especially when I believe it's harmful to someone or to a society.
It's funny when I read some of my comments on here, I come across as such a prude or religious fanatic, when I'm really not (you'd have to know me IRL to understand that).
so you'd be a happy with a puritanic america then? i don't understand, it's not affecting you in any way, whatsoever. how is it bringing down society? how is it affecting anyone but the people who are directly involved?
i'd imagine you consider anything sexual an act of deviance?0 -
I should have added more to my original post. I do not think prostitution should be legal, but I don't think porn, strip clubs, or anything else along those lines should be legal. I realize it's the "oldest profession", but I'm still opposed to legalizing it. I understand many people have the philosophy of "live and let live" or "to each his own", but I don't subscribe to that, especially when I believe it's harmful to someone or to a society.
It's funny when I read some of my comments on here, I come across as such a prude or religious fanatic, when I'm really not (you'd have to know me IRL to understand that).
well gee, thanks for wanting to run my life for me0 -
I should have added more to my original post. I do not think prostitution should be legal, but I don't think porn, strip clubs, or anything else along those lines should be legal. I realize it's the "oldest profession", but I'm still opposed to legalizing it. I understand many people have the philosophy of "live and let live" or "to each his own", but I don't subscribe to that, especially when I believe it's harmful to someone or to a society.
It's funny when I read some of my comments on here, I come across as such a prude or religious fanatic, when I'm really not (you'd have to know me IRL to understand that).
I disagree with you. Porn, strip clubs and the like for the most part, do not harm anyone. I'm female and I've watched porn both alone and with my SO, and he has taken me to (female) strip clubs. I enjoy going to the strip clubs-- they're fun. If you don't want any part in it that is fine, but it should not mean that other people should not go. I mean, yes some people get addicted-- but people can get addicted to anything, and those addictions also ruin people's lives (some women get addicted to shopping so much that it destroys their lives, for example). So lets outlaw everything!!
Just an example-- I do not like alcohol. I'll be 35 in January and I've never had a drop of alcohol. But I'm don't think alcohol should be illegal. I understand it has a place in our society. Just because I have an extreme dislike for it, doesn't mean I have to ruin it for everyone.0 -
This is a debate group, so I'm giving my opinion here. My opinion is that prostitution, pornography, strip clubs can be harmful to people, and to a society if not controlled. I'm not saying that everyone who engages in these things is a sexual deviant, but it can easily be argued that these things contribute to sexual deviance.0
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