Sex workers!

**terryh** · April-28-10, 06:49 PM

Just found out that there are legal brothels in Lebanon of all places. There havent been any new licenses allowed since 1975, and In Iran there are 'temporary marriages' which many argue is a form of prostitution. Most countries have areas set aside for street walkers or red light districts, such as Amsterdams infamous window shopping selections...Canada allows incall [[motel) escorting, most of South America [[Brazil doesn't allow brothels or pimping) Tel Aviv in Isarel is a hotbed of legalized lovin for pay. Bankok Thailand is loaded with massage parlors,and in places like the Philipines where I think sex work is illegal officials often look the other way.With the exception of a city in Nevada, someone help me out here...the Mustang Ranch is located there and some cities where craigslist sex workers arent punished and prosecuted most of the time America is still very restrictive and punitive when it comes to the worlds oldest profession....why legalize sex work, taxing and requiring periodic testing of sex workers?

**gibran** · April-28-10, 08:27 PM

just because something is legal doesn't make it right..exploitation of women and girls in some back alley parlor or a high dollar street side brothel doesn't make it less degrading...I think if one looks at the statistics for human trafficking you see a different side of the reality...it's not all like the chicken ranch..and even if you argue that legalizing it would stop exploitation...it still is wrong...

**terryh** · April-29-10, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by gibran

just because something is legal doesn't make it right..exploitation of women and girls in some back alley parlor or a high dollar street side brothel doesn't make it less degrading...I think if one looks at the statistics for human trafficking you see a different side of the reality...it's not all like the chicken ranch..and even if you argue that legalizing it would stop exploitation...it still is wrong...

I have to disagree Gibran....there are females [[and men) who earn big bucks to help with living expenses [[I had a girlfriend years ago that did massages at the Oasis and out-incall) helped out with her schooling..Its a reality and a fact that it isn't going away so society might as well tax and regulate the behviour.

Michigan · April-29-10, 01:36 PM

I am the one who needs help? THere are some very sick people in the world.

**terryh** · April-29-10, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by Michigan

I am the one who needs help? THere are some very sick people in the world.

Not all sex workers are manipulated and coerced into sex work.There is also the consideration of personal freedom; choice and liberty..at the end of the day it is biology 101...

**Papasito** · April-29-10, 02:43 PM

It is a choice what someone wants to do with thier body, but they are putting themselves into very dangerous situations when sex & money are involved. Sex is an act when we are most vulnerable, and there are a lot of sickos out there.

Retroit · April-29-10, 03:00 PM

First of all, you need to differentiate between adult women who freely chose to become prostitutes and children, or even adult women, who are forced, coerced, or sold into prostitution. I think a lot of international prostitution falls in the latter category and it should be condemned by even the most ardent supporters of legalized prostitution.

As for adult women who freely choose prostitution, I don't have a big problem with it. I do think that it is unfortunate that women are unable to get more respectable jobs, and that men seek out prostitutes because women are not more willing to put out. C'mon ladies, you can end prostitution by keeping the men happy!

**gibran** · April-29-10, 06:37 PM

ok raise your hands ...how many want your daughters to grow up to be prostitutes? ok or your sons...I know all about free choice and I don't condemn a person for that freedom...but let's get really real ...how many of you want your kids to grow into this trade...in some cultures female circumcision is still OK...does that make it right?

Michigan · April-30-10, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by gibran

ok raise your hands ...how many want your daughters to grow up to be prostitutes? ok or your sons...I know all about free choice and I don't condemn a person for that freedom...but let's get really real ...how many of you want your kids to grow into this trade...in some cultures female circumcision is still OK...does that make it right?

I wouldn't want that. I want my kids to grow up to be drug dealers. If only the government wouldn't oppress the biological need for pharmaceuticals.

**Pam** · April-30-10, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Michigan

I wouldn't want that. I want my kids to grow up to be drug dealers. If only the government wouldn't oppress the biological need for pharmaceuticals.

Ha. Funnier than your Glee bit.

**RaumVogel** · April-30-10, 09:22 AM

What ever happened to the Great Society? The concept that we should all be employed.Not just the brain washing of people to think that anyone who's un-employed is a bum,because there are plenty of jobs out there for anyone that wants one.

**Pam** · April-30-10, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by RaumVogel

What ever happened to the Great Society? The concept that we should all be employed.Not just the brain washing of people to think that anyone who's un-employed is a bum,because there are plenty of jobs out there for anyone that wants one.

What are you trying to say? All the unemployed should seek work as prostitutes?

Michigan · April-30-10, 11:25 AM

Pam why do you hav eit in for me? I never did anything to you. I was trying to make a point through sarcasm but I just get attacked. I suppose that you agree with Terryh that sex work is great and should be legalized? Well, I won't go along with that, I find the abuse of people disturbing and sad, unlike you apparently.

**Pam** · April-30-10, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by Michigan

Pam why do you hav eit in for me? I never did anything to you. I was trying to make a point through sarcasm but I just get attacked. I suppose that you agree with Terryh that sex work is great and should be legalized? Well, I won't go along with that, I find the abuse of people disturbing and sad, unlike you apparently.

Ha, another funny post. Have a

day.

**Kevgoblue** · April-30-10, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by terryh

why not legalize sex work, taxing and requiring periodic testing of sex workers?

Because no politician would have the nerve to defend it, as it would offend a bunch of old, conservative bible thumpers.

As long as the "worker" is employed by choice, I don't see what the problem is. What's the difference between if we go out to a movie, grab a bite and a few drinks or if I just give you the $100 cash? Seriously.

Michigan · April-30-10, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Pam

Ha, another funny post. Have a

day.

You can laugh at me and make fun all you want. I know my ideas can work. My idea to bring shows to film in Detroit is stupis but legalizing prostitution is not? What are you smoking?

I stick by my suggestion and will not let you or other small minded folks deter me. When I succeed you'll be all "Oh yeah, I was involved with that". But uhuh, you can't get none girl.

**Pam** · April-30-10, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by Michigan

You can laugh at me and make fun all you want. I know my ideas can work. My idea to bring shows to film in Detroit is stupis but legalizing prostitution is not? What are you smoking?

I stick by my suggestion and will not let you or other small minded folks deter me. When I succeed you'll be all "Oh yeah, I was involved with that". But uhuh, you can't get none girl.

Stop, you're killing me. I'm nominating you for the Troll Oscars.

**terryh** · April-30-10, 08:50 PM

Why wouldn't a man in certaing situations pay for sex....what do you think goes on at bacehlor parties...somebody pays the stripper who does a little extra...what is the harm in a guy wanting a cheap thrill at a massage parlor and getting a full body massage...how many diseases are spread by full body massages? come on stop being so uptight

**Philbo** · April-30-10, 08:53 PM

Nevada has had legalized prostitution for years with out any major problems. The spread of diseases have come frome the illegal street walkers and not the brothels. As one lady stated " Whores give it away, businesswoman charge for it ". If the sex is consential and controlled I don't see any problem with it. Besides, how long has prostitution been illegal ? Its like the war on drugs that will probably never be won.

**terryh** · April-30-10, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Philbo

Nevada has had legalized prostitution for years with out any major problems. The spread of diseases have come frome the illegal street walkers and not the brothels. As one lady stated " Whores give it away, businesswoman charge for it ". If the sex is consential and controlled I don't see any problem with it. Besides, how long has prostitution been illegal ? Its like the war on drugs that will probably never be won.

good points

Michigan · May-01-10, 07:56 AM

Originally Posted by Pam

Stop, you're killing me. I'm nominating you for the Troll Oscars.

You are quite rude. I no longer wish to speak to you. I think that you are just looking for conflict!

**maxx** · May-01-10, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by gibran

just because something is legal doesn't make it right..exploitation of women and girls in some back alley parlor or a high dollar street side brothel doesn't make it less degrading...I think if one looks at the statistics for human trafficking you see a different side of the reality...it's not all like the chicken ranch..and even if you argue that legalizing it would stop exploitation...it still is wrong...

It's a question of which is the greater wrong. First you have to admit that you are not going to do away with prostitution although I would think that all the sex outside of marriage might have put a dent in the business. Then you have to consider what elements of prostitution like disease and exploitation can be controlled by law. Then the government has to put out the money to enforce the laws. And no one should expect that the law will not be flouted just like most laws we have. But if the people insist on it, enforcement will be easier than enforcement of the present laws on prostitution which appear to get enforced capriciously.

**maxx** · May-01-10, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Papasito

It is a choice what someone wants to do with thier body, but they are putting themselves into very dangerous situations when sex & money are involved. Sex is an act when we are most vulnerable, and there are a lot of sickos out there.

That's another reason to write laws protecting sex workers so they won't be considered garbage. The present situation just gives some sickos the idea that they can hurt or kill sex workers. A friend or a relative might be mistaken for a prostitute because of the way s/he dresses and get hurt by a sicko. The only way to protect everyone is to protect the poorest and weakest of us.I bet as more men become sex workers, societal opinions of them will change.

**maxx** · May-01-10, 09:04 AM

http://en.rian.ru/world/20090928/156277509.html

Here's a case. How are the police to determine whether the women accompanying this metal magnet are prostitutes or just someone out on a date with him? Are there laws against group sex? How much do we want the police in our bedrooms?

Michigan · May-01-10, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by maxx

That's another reason to write laws protecting sex workers so they won't be considered garbage. The present situation just gives some sickos the idea that they can hurt or kill sex workers. A friend or a relative might be mistaken for a prostitute because of the way s/he dresses and get hurt by a sicko. The only way to protect everyone is to protect the poorest and weakest of us.I bet as more men become sex workers, societal opinions of them will change.

That is not the only way. Keeping TerryH on a leash would certainly be helpful as well.