Prostitution

[Randy]

What are your thoughts on Prostitution?

 

[Discord]

Whoa, I'm editing my previous post on this from forever ago. >_>



Without a doubt prostitution should be legalized. You can't create a system where poverty is rampant, then outlaw the results of poverty.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

I think that prostitution is morally wrong. It is the lowest thing a person can do. I have no respect for women or men who do this. It is a horrible thing and if I have to pay for it, I dont want it.

 

[Sariki]

I am going too have too agree with ezy here. It's not right and let me tell you try going over seas too sigapore or panama it's really bad there.I just think it's wrong.



In panama and sinagpore it's legal. They run it the woman have too get liscense they have too be checked every week and if they are found with something they can't do it anymore

 

[Jayglo]

It's very morally wrong in my opinion also. It is so much self-disrespect and if they are that tight (no pun intended... sorry, lame joke) on money, then it really is a sad situation.



As for legalizing it, though... Morally I would say keep it illegal. But using the logic that some of our policy-makers and Americans use (it's the person's own body and they can do what they want) I wouldn't be terribly surprised if there will be a movement to legalize it in 10 years or so. The argument will be made that it is 1) the woman/man's own body, which they can do what they want with and 2) it is a source of income that would be wrong to not allow the poor (or really anyone) to have. Maybe they are not mentally stable, or alcoholics, and can't hold a steady job - but they do have a body and there are horny richies (and not richies too) who will be willing to spend money on them.



But again, I definitely think it is the lowest of lows morally. I just wouldn't be very surprised if it is one day legalized in America.

 

[civilwarrocks]

Well I know this will be controversial but my question is, if you want people to do what they like in their own bedroom than what makes the difference if money is exchanged? I don't think the government has a right to outlaw prostitution because, as long as the woman has volunteered for the job, then it isn't hurting anyone & should be legal.

 

[civilwarrocks]

It's very morally wrong in my opinion also. It is so much self-disrespect and if they are that tight (no pun intended... sorry, lame joke) on money, then it really is a sad situation.



As for legalizing it, though... Morally I would say keep it illegal. But using the logic that some of our policy-makers and Americans use (it's the person's own body and they can do what they want) I wouldn't be terribly surprised if there will be a movement to legalize it in 10 years or so. The argument will be made that it is 1) the woman/man's own body, which they can do what they want with and 2) it is a source of income that would be wrong to not allow the poor (or really anyone) to have. Maybe they are not mentally stable, or alcoholics, and can't hold a steady job - but they do have a body and there are horny richies (and not richies too) who will be willing to spend money on them.



But again, I definitely think it is the lowest of lows morally. I just wouldn't be very surprised if it is one day legalized in America.

Well morals are defined by religion & religion does not have a place in legislation. Therefore morals do not have a place in legislation. I argue on American law & do not know nor care about British or Aussie law. The American Constitution does not give the government the right to ban people from having sex, and sex is all this is. The only difference is the cash exchange.

 

[Nebulous's iconNebulous]

it's going to happen no matter what the government does

Same could be said for EVERYTHING that is illegal..

 

[civilwarrocks]

[quote name='Smooth'] it's going to happen no matter what the government does

Same could be said for EVERYTHING that is illegal..[/quote]

Well Nebulous the fact remains that, as long as the woman chooses to be a prostitute on her own, it's a victimless crime. It does not impede on the rights of others & there for should be made legal.

 

[Princess]

Well Nebulous the fact remains that, as long as the woman chooses to be a prostitute on her own, it's a victimless crime. It does not impede on the rights of others & there for should be made legal.

I don't believe a victimless crime. There is always a victim somewhere. It could be as simple as someone beating her up and forcing her to commit a sex act that she doesn't want to do. Or she could have an STD and pass it on. Who is to say that if she wasn't selling, that the client wouldn't have found so willing a partner and he would have gone home to his wife.....

 

[civilwarrocks]

[quote name='civilwarrocks']

Well Nebulous the fact remains that, as long as the woman chooses to be a prostitute on her own, it's a victimless crime. It does not impede on the rights of others & there for should be made legal.

I don't believe a victimless crime. There is always a victim somewhere. It could be as simple as someone beating her up and forcing her to commit a sex act that she doesn't want to do. Or she could have an STD and pass it on. Who is to say that if she wasn't selling, that the client wouldn't have found so willing a partner and he would have gone home to his wife.....[/quote]

1) I don't support pimps. If someone is beating her than they are committing assault. If someone forces her to have sex with him than he is guilty of rape.

2) Cheating on your spouse is not illegal. Therefore if a man cheats on his wife no one is the victim of a crime.

 

[xneseyx]

There are other ways to gain money besides turning tricks. I wouldn't do it, but people can do it if they want. If it does get legalized, it should be legalized with limits, like what Discord said.

 

[Temerit]

[quote name='civilwarrocks']

Well Nebulous the fact remains that, as long as the woman chooses to be a prostitute on her own, it's a victimless crime. It does not impede on the rights of others & there for should be made legal.

I don't believe a victimless crime. There is always a victim somewhere. It could be as simple as someone beating her up and forcing her to commit a sex act that she doesn't want to do. Or she could have an STD and pass it on. Who is to say that if she wasn't selling, that the client wouldn't have found so willing a partner and he would have gone home to his wife.....[/quote]



Thank you princess for that perfect case for the legalization of prostitution.



If prostitution was legal, she would not be at risk for being beaten up, because she could press for assault charges. A male wouldn't have to worry about getting an STD because she has been tested to get her license. And lastly why do you asssume he's married? Isn't it his right to practice polyamory?



Anyway, prostitution has been around forever and it always will be, but legalizing it will benefit both parties involved. (The prostitute and the customer)

 

[Evil Eye]

Also, tourism!

 

[Rapunzel]

It is morally wrong, yes, but in this horrid economy there are many who don't have a choice. For some women it is the only way to feed their children.



I think it is like pot; it's going to happen no matter what the government does so let's decriminalize it, let the government clear up the national debt and protect people from the spread of AIDS and other STD's. Have the person doing the prostituting get fully checked out every three months.

I think there are a lot of good points made in this thread.



I DON'T think it is a victimless crime. I think the prostitute is the victim. For what ever reason, she may be forced into it, by a pimp or to buy drugs or to feed her children. It doesn't mean she enjoys it and she risks her life and her health with every customer/ punter/ whatever they're called.



I think it should be legalised, as Discord says. Know who the prostitutes are, keep them clean and healthy, try to provide a better safety margin for them.



I totally agree with Smooth's post above and I would like to add two things.



Firstly, I think that without prostitutes there would be a lot more rapists around.



And secondly, we have a saying in our country, which applies in may circumstances...



There but for the grace of God, go I.





I have never considered prostitution, but who knows what may have happened had circumstances been different?

 

[fiona1964]

i dont think any woman should be a prostitute and any man that go to then are as bad as the woman

i can not understand why any one would do this and there is no reason for them to do it

 

[Jonathan]

i dont think any woman should be a prostitute and any man that go to then are as bad as the woman

i can not understand why any one would do this and there is no reason for them to do it

Poor. Need some easy cash to take care of kids. Left by husbands. Cannot get help.



EDIT: If prostitution is legalized and prostitutes are screened for STDs, don't the customers have to get screened too?

 

[BeautifulAngel]

I think to each it's own, and I mean even if I would never do it, everyone has their own opinions and thoughts. I think that they are still people and some of them just need the money.



As long as they don't try to do stuff with me I'm good to go =)