what do you think about the prostitution in Japan?
373087
Anywhere in the world its sad thing normally these girls have other addictions they are feeding or end up with. Unfortunately it is a profession that is deeply rooted in the world and while small groups do try to help these girls it is virtually impossible to stamp out.\n \nand in answer to some of your replies, Geisha's are NOT prostitutes thier profession is based on preserving the traditional arts such as dance, singing and music and entertaining in a non-sexual manner.\n\nThe confusion as to whether Geisha are prostitutes or not seems to have stemmed both from the close proximity Geisha had to courtesans in the Edo era and the fact that they did technically originate from the red light districts. The main culprit though appears to be from post World War II occupation by U.S. service men.\n\nMany U.S. service came home from Japan with wild and raunchy stories of "Gee-sha Girls" whom, for most of the part where not in fact real Geisha, but rather, ordinary Japanese women or prostitutes masquerading or calling themselves "Geisha", largely because it was easiest for the service men to understand. \n\nOf course, the large majority of service men did not know the difference, and despite the survival of the Geisha districts after the enforcement of the prostitution laws in 1957 and the subsequent closure of the red light districts, the misconception has haunted the flower and willow world ever since.
243729
Yes. It would. If it is legal, everything would have a set rule and control by the government. No longer fighting for turf. \nProstitution will have less diseases going around.Prostitutes will have to check by physician regularly.It is more safe for everyone.
585354
I certainly don't fear "the competition"...Besides the fact that my husband gets it good at home, most of the prostitutes I've seen are FAR from "very hot chick"...Most of them are drug addicted skanks who stopped trying to have any other skills when they realized they could make money off their own twat.\n\nPersonally, I believe that it should be legalized, as this removes much of the mystique and sordidness from the whole situation.  Also, in most places where it's legal, they're tested for diseases on a regular basis, which obviously solves a major problem.
357151
They made this one just for me...Heck, someones got to be an Oklahoma strip poker champion!!!\n\n"Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel." \n\nAnd here's one like yours...\n\n"Females are forbidden from doing their own hair without being licensed by the state." \n(They'll just have to sue i guess! LOL)\n\nHere's a good one...Now remember I live in OKLAHOMA...\n\n"Whaling is illegal." (LMAO!!! The only whales I see hear wear hot pink spandex and they definitely need to be shot! Yuck!!!)\n\nAnd last but not least...Drum roll please! I don't think I could ever make enough money to pay for all the fines I've accrued on this one... LOL\n\n"Or@l sex is a misdemeanor and is punishable by one year in jail and a $2,500 fine." \n\n:D
843608
NO.\n\nIt is NOT legal.\n\nBut it still seems to thrive - not just in Japan, but all over the world!
849881
It's everywhere regardless of whether or not it is legal, like in Nevada. Did you just watch Dr. Keith??? LOL! They had some of the hookers on there from Moonlight Ranch or whatever. Anywhooooo, I think that it is disgusting, but it's not my body so who cares. If they want to do it, let 'em. But, I don't think that it should be legalized it in all states due to public health issues such as spreading STD's, HIV and Hepatitis. Plus, I wouldn't want my daughter's growing up to think that it was fine to do since it was legal...
997858
Yes,,,,,,,,there should be an unambiguous law to protect practitioners.........and customers.........as my momma once said..........Prostitutes are a necessary evil.......well im all into legalising a need and a want,,,with some come back...
101097
There are so many reasons why I think it would be beneficial. I'd also like to say that this issue is VERY different from legalizing drugs. The 'oldest proffession' I believe, will never go away. Unlike drugs, humans are hard wired to copulate, we have no basic need to abuse drugs.\n\n1. You can regulate and tax it. That would in turn would provide for medical checkups and keep std's in check. Revenue would increase for the city/state and less std's will also save the city/state money.\n\n2. It would clean up the streets. Prostitutes would not be seen on the streets nor would pimps. Very stiff penalties for anyone prostituting without a license on the street. Property values would surely benefit.
191649
This country is legislating morality.  Prostitution goes against the religious values of our Christian majority.  I believe the government feels it must protect us from our selves Plus the government does not make any money from it.  Where are the lobbyist for prostitution\nEX\nIts ok that cigarette smoking kills our people and is a major drain on this countries health care system because it does not go against the religious morals.  Plus the goverment is making money from this industry.\n\nIf prostitution was legal it could be regulated. It would be safer for all invloved.  It could be taxed and income could be received.   Areas could be set up to police it and make it unobtainable to our youth.
463982
I must disagree with the first answer.  yes culture says all that stuff but its not ture.\n\nYes sex is legal, the legal is 16, if the guy does not have a job, if he does have a job then the age is 18.  (korean use a different method for determining age, so always ask what year they were born.)\n\nKorean love to have sex, which is why (if you are in Seoul) you will see DVD bangs (DVD Rooms) everywhere.  these places are were young people go to have sex, i mean to watch a dvd.\n\nthey also have "love hotels" where the rooms can be rented by the hour.  (they are really really nice, i stayed at a few just because they are cheaper than a regular hotel and much nicer.)\n\nI met a few girls that only wanted to have sex, once it was done they left and that was it.  Not all girls are like that, most are not like that at all, but like in the states, there are a few out there.\n\nif you start dating a korean girl, you will be having sex by your third to forth date.\n\nbut if you are aggressive, good luck, its going to be a while.\n\nbut if you happen to run accross a Japanese girl, then you are in... they mostly go to Korea to get laid then return to Japan.  its crazy.
118938
Many different areas have different programs to help reduce prostitution.  Some jurisdiction will show the faces of the johns on TV and newspapers.  Others will offer diversion program for the prostitute that include counselling and work training.\n\nIt is all about education and drug addiction.  If the prostitutes have no education and has to support their habits, they will do things for the money.
36241
Well, it's certainly not going away anytime soon is it?  Ironically enough in our ultra-capitalist society, you can give sex away for free, but you can't sell it.\n\nYes, primarily it's for moral reasons.  There are arguments made about health risks, but a regulated industry with check-ups and the like would be arguably safer than the drug and disease ridden industry as it now stands.\n\nBasically, I think it comes down to the fact that few people want to put society's "stamp of approval" on it.  Would anyone want their daughter to consider it "just a job" or an easy way to get some quick cash?  Or would they want their husbands to be able to find no-hassle sex whenever they had some extra cash?  How about the thought of your father casually going to a brothel after work? Some might not have a problem with these ideas, but most people would feel otherwise.
722456
in my country it is legalized. \n\nand yep, it works. hookers even pay taxes, we have lots less rape-cases, the horrible illegal import of underaged women to work as hookers came to a stop, it also helps regulate things as deseases, because they are obligated to do medical check-ups each month or so. i don't see any negative side-effects yet.\n\nwell, maybe one little, but also a funny one. we now have the first law-suit of a customer who claims he paid a hooker, but she didn't do her job to his satisfaction.
829530
We in Scotland already have Tolerance areas/saunas for prostitutes, and it seems to be working well, not only can the authorities monitor what is going on, and put a stop to Pimping, but the girls also get regular health checks to help prevent the spread of diseases, and the girls work in a safe enviroment. Whether you agree with what they do or not, is it not better to monitor what goes on than have a bunch of Eastern European, Aids ridden prostitutes who are being pimped by criminal gangs or to feed drug habbits, and causing a nuisance to the public in certain areas they use? They're going to do it anyway, why not make it safer for everyone.
481108
well doing hookers exposes you to every thing and everyone that she has seen before,rubbers or not.think a little many are little old lonely men whim have poor self hygeine,little self care and simply want the release once a month before they start drinking.\neasy area for, hiv herpes candida,and syphllis,and now adays tb  the resistant type.\nin the us it is illegal except nevada in some places,otehr countries have horrible times with the hiv going bonkers because of it to.\neven russia is making ammends to curb the hookers there and it was a mainstay of society and money,tourism and many things, but the death it brought hasnt measured up to the \nextra money it brought in either.\n\n  but in all essence if you get in a bad marriage you will pay for it anyways and be lucky to escape with your life, so in many ideas   WHATS THE DIFFERENCE\n  see above explaination
1113005
Yes, I do.  Medical massage therapists are allowed to rub people with their hands to make them feel good.  Sex workers use stimulation to make people feel good.  The only difference seems to be the religious ramifications.  It is a throwback to our stupid Puritanical roots.  I don't think any laws should be based on religious standards, and the law against prostitution is based only on that. \n\nAnd for those who say that venereal disease is the reason it should be illegal, I disagree.  If prostitution were regulated, STD rates in sex workers/patrons would decrease.    \n\nSome people are good at math, some are great artists, and others are good at sensual acts.  I don't see why a woman or man who wants to use his or her body to make money should be denied.  After all, isn't that the same thing professional athletes and models do?
519859
Prostitution is older than the Bible. It will never go away. That being said, we need to regulate it and make sure it is safe for everyone, because people are still going to do it. If we regulate it, we can stop the spread of terrible diseases, and make the world safer for EVERYone. You can't enforce morality on people. And besides, if the sexual act is between two consenting adults, what problem can we really have with it? We aren't protecting any prostitutes by making their profession illegal and forcing them to find pimps who beat them and take their money. We've made it so that there is no legal recourse for the wrong-doings done against prostitutes.