Do you think that prostitution should be legalized?

Started by FreakyLocz14 May 5th, 2011 11:33 AM
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In 49 out 50 states and the District of Columbia, prostitution is illegal. In Nevada; however, heavily regulated legal prostitution exists. Street prostitution and pimping is illegal, and it is illegal in Clark County (which includes Las Vegas). It is legal to operate a brothel in in any county with a population under a certain level.

I think that allowing legal brothels that are properly regulated could reduce the spread of STDs that illegal street hookers might spread around. Nevada requires the use of condoms for all If two adult people willingly consent to have sex in exchange for money, why should the government stop them? I agree that public solicitation and pimping should be illegal, or at least heavily regulated ("pimps" would be the people who operate the brothels).

Prostitutes can get around the law anyway by disguising their services as "escort services".

Opinions? Discuss.

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I don't know how I feel on the matter as a whole, but we were for some reason discussing this at work the other day, and the following things came out of it:

- Yes, it would help reduce the spread of STIs and STDs if it were controlled by laws.
- Legalisation actually would help personally protect the prostitutes. For example, if a girl gets assaulted by a "customer", she might not go to the police because she would have to admit her trade to them. If the trade was legal, she'd have no problem.
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N-no.
I don't think it should be because it is a pretty foul thing anyway. With the STDs, I am sorry, but if you go to a prostitute and you don't use protection, then that is a pretty stupid thing in itself. Paying for sexual intercourse is one thing that I never understood; I just can't see the point in it. Yes, sex is a stimulating experience, but something that should really be caused by a chemical reaction between two people, not being one person is throwing money at the other.

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Pretty weird topic. js.

Back on topic, it doesn't matter to me if it is legalized. I mean it's illegal right now and it's not stopping them from doing it. As Camisado stated, if it's against the law it makes it hard for the person offering the services to report they got raped. If they do report it, they would be charged with prostitution. But in my eyes, it would help them much more if it was legalized so they can call for help when they do get assaulted.


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Yes, sex is a stimulating experience, but something that should really be caused by a chemical reaction between two people, not being one person is throwing money at the other.

I completely agree, however

If two adult people willing consent to have sex in exchange for money, why should the government stop them?
this is the complete heart of the argument. What business is it of the government to stop this practice? If two people are consenting, and it doesn't directly affect anyone else negatively in any way, then in my opinion the government is overstepping.

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N-no.
I don't think it should be because it is a pretty foul thing anyway. With the STDs, I am sorry, but if you go to a prostitute and you don't use protection, then that is a pretty stupid thing in itself. Paying for sexual intercourse is one thing that I never understood; I just can't see the point in it. Yes, sex is a stimulating experience, but something that should really be caused by a chemical reaction between two people, not being one person is throwing money at the other.

So we should totally ban people from enjoying themselves based solely on your ideas of what sex should be and because you "don't see the point in it?" Never mind that it's completely consensual and may allow people who aren't very good at controlling themselves a safe outlet for their sexual urges, we should definitely ban the practice because you think it's silly.
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Either it's legal and the government can make more money, or it's illegal and people do it anyways.

So, I am for it being legalized, and pimping to be made illegal. Prostitutes would be required to use protection, and be tested regularly for STDs.

If you seriously think it would be legal without tons of restrictions, you have no common sense.
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So we should totally ban people from enjoying themselves based solely on your ideas of what sex should be and because you "don't see the point in it?" Never mind that it's completely consensual and may allow people who aren't very good at controlling themselves a safe outlet for their sexual urges, we should definitely ban the practice because you think it's silly.

It is an opinion.
My opinion is I think it is silly to pay for something that SHOULD normally take place between two people who like each other. That is just how I feel about the matter and I highly doubt I would ever even consider doing.

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No one said it wouldn't need to be heavily regulated.

Seriously, I think it shouldn't be banned. It would provide the government with yet another trade which they can freely tax. (Within reason)

They can regulate it so that both the man and woman are protected. Requiring protection, birth control and even passing laws requiring that the woman be allowed the same rights as other workers have. Prices don't need regulation, honestly I think this is a trade which should logically pay well.

In other words; "Why not?"
Honestly I think that people who condemn prostitutes are complete fools, I feel like making such a thing legal would greatly reduce sexual crimes. This has been proven in countries which have legalized it.

What happens between two consenting adults is their business anyway...and thus the only way a woman should be charged for "Illegal prostitution" is if she did so without a license to do so. Seriously, I think the government could make a major amount of money in those licenses, and this would cut down on minors passing themselves off as adults to get such a job.
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http://www.freakonomics.com/books/superfreakonomics/ excellent chapter in there about the economics of prostitution, if you're interested. Excellent book in general.

I'm really not sure how I feel about it. I flip back and forth on the issue. I wouldn't really be opposed to it if it came up, but to suggest it in Congress would be political suicide
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http://www.freakonomics.com/books/superfreakonomics/ excellent chapter in there about the economics of prostitution, if you're interested. Excellent book in general.

I'm really not sure how I feel about it. I flip back and forth on the issue. I wouldn't really be opposed to it if it came up, but to suggest it in Congress would be political suicide
It wouldn't be an issue for the U.S. Congress. Legalizing prostitution is a state issue since anti-prostitution laws are state laws.

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It is an opinion.
My opinion is I think it is silly to pay for something that SHOULD normally take place between two people who like each other. That is just how I feel about the matter and I highly doubt I would ever even consider doing.

The question, though, was should it be legal. Your personal opinions about the issue do not make a valid argument for legalizing or not legalizing it.
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It wouldn't be an issue for the U.S. Congress. Legalizing prostitution is a state issue since anti-prostitution laws are state laws.
In state legislatures as well. Doesn't make much difference
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It wouldn't be an issue for the U.S. Congress. Legalizing prostitution is a state issue since anti-prostitution laws are state laws.
There is absolutely no difference between the suicide it would be to suggest it in the federal government, and the suicide it would be to suggest it in the state government. You're arguing for the sake of arguing, lol.

As for legalizing, why not? I don't see a good reason not to legalize it, even if I would never use those kinds of services, so it should be legalized.


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In state legislatures as well. Doesn't make much difference
That depends on what state it is. In California, for example, our state legislators are have term limits, so they could bring up such controversial issues when they become lame ducks.

I mean, it worked as an issue with Nevada politicians. What makes that state so special?

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My opinion on it is really straight-forward. I don't feel the government should impose on someone willingly risking their personal health for some money and a good time. I don't see the trade off, much less the logic some people have in it. I don't see why people sell their bodies, nor do I see why people go out looking for people who sell their bodies. Want some sex? Find a girlfriend / boyfriend and get it on. Want some money? Get a job.

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My opinion on it is really straight-forward. I don't feel the government should impose on someone willingly risking their personal health for some money and a good time. I don't see the trade off, much less the logic some people have in it. I don't see why people sell their bodies, nor do I see why people go out looking for people who sell their bodies. Want some sex? Find a girlfriend / boyfriend and get it on. Want some money? Get a job.
As illogical as the trade may seem, it's been around since ancient times...so honestly why oppose it? It's not the government's place to forbid such things between consenting adults, no matter what their reason for consenting is.

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It isn't really. It was a trade that was well recognized back in the dark ages, it is a legitimate industry like Adult Films are...and those people get paid to do the same thing on camera! :/
Then go into the porn industry? This isn't the dark ages, so I don't see the argument in that. But nevertheless, even though I don't see the point in falling back on prostitution, it doesn't mean I don't think others shouldn't. Like I originally said, I don't think the government should impose on these choices. The two adults are having consensual sex regardless, and I don't see any reason why people go undercover looking for prostitutes, yet don't bother going out for rapists like that. Before anyone slams at that last sentence, I recognize that people go after people like that, but when I watch the news, unless a killing is involved, I hear more about prostitution than rapists, and I find that personally appalling.

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NO! I think it encourages human trafficking! I am against that wholeheartedly.
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I... actually have the same stance on this that I have on abortion. It's going to happen regardless, so let's legalize it and make it safer for women (or men, I suppose!). Instead of keeping prostitution to the seedy underground red light district, legalize it and keep everyone involved safer. Less chance of STDs, unwanted pregnancy, safer environments for the prostitutes, probably a better chance of not having underage hookers taken advantage of, and best of all: yay taxes that can be filtered back into the country's economy instead of under-the-table bills!

I guess my view is that whether people like it or approve of it or not, it's happening and it doesn't involve/harm anyone but the people involved, so why not keep it as "hidden" as the adult film industry and make it just as legitimate?

Regardless of the issue of legality, I see nothing ethically wrong with prostitution. I don't really attach anything special to sex so if people want to pay for it, or give up their bodies to someone else for money, it's their money/body so they can do what they want. :s If someone doesn't want to get into a whole relationship just for a sexual outlet (which is a bad reason to get into a relationship), I don't see why a nameless hookup is such a bad thing. If you don't want to head into a bar and pick someone up for a one-night stand, with legalized prostitution, you could pay for the same effect and it would likely be much safer.


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I... actually have the same stance on this that I have on abortion. It's going to happen regardless, so let's legalize it and make it safer for women (or men, I suppose!). Instead of keeping prostitution to the seedy underground red light district, legalize it and keep everyone involved safer.
I'd disagree.

Unlike abortion, there's money to be made here and money to spent. If it's legalized and regulated, it will cost more and johns will go seek out the cheaper and illegal offerings. And pimps, or whatever the legal equivalent would be, aren't going to be happy making less money because now they'd have to pay taxes.

You could legalize it, but I don't think it would remove the underground aspect at all. Probably strengthen it
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I'd disagree.

Unlike abortion, there's money to be made here and money to spent. If it's legalized and regulated, it will cost more and johns will go seek out the cheaper and illegal offerings. And pimps, or whatever the legal equivalent would be, aren't going to be happy making less money because now they'd have to pay taxes.

You could legalize it, but I don't think it would remove the underground aspect at all. Probably strengthen it
There's also money to be made in marijuana, but every country that decriminalizes marijuana sees lower rates of marijuana use. I don't see how it would strengthen underground prostitution overall, even with what you said.

Anyways, as far as I know, most people wouldn't risk doing something illegal when they can just pay an extra fee and avoid being thrown in jail.