Why do people think that prostitution, should be legalised everywhere?
831849
I HELLBENT am against prostitution in all forms.
107283
Seeing a prostitute does not equal "low down & disgusting"\n\nAbusing your wife IS\nBeating your kids IS \nCheating on your spouse IS\nIntentionally hurting someone IS\nTaking pleasure in someone's suffering IS\n\nTrust me- there are << PLENTY >> of things in this world that are far more sinister, far more evil, than some guy who's willing to pay for no-strings sex.  \n\nAnd THOSE are the things that no one likes to talk about...
945813
I don't think there are any victimless crimes, by definition. We might ask why particular laws are enacted, because they seemingly don't hurt an individual, group, or society as a whole. But you have to look at the full effect of the action to determine if there is harm to society.\n\nFor example, prostitution should probably be legalized and regulated, as in many European countries. However, some aspects, such as working a street corner, cause harm to a neighborhood, and should remain illegal. Requiring them to work only in licensed brothels would be appropriate.\n\nSimilar considerations would apply to other 'victimless' crimes.
1079234
Prostitution is ILLEGAL in Singapore. I think they don't really care if it happens in the common Red light districts("a necessary evil").\nPlease read the Women's charter.(http://statutes.agc.gov.sg/non_version/cgi-bin/cgi_getdata.pl?actno=1997-REVED-353&doctitle=WOMEN%92S%20CHARTER%0A&date=latest&method=part&segid=888375053-002442#888375053-002442)
1065804
The problem lies with the culture of the areas.  They don't realize that sex spreads HIV.  In fact its thought that the only way to get rid of the disease is to have sex with a virgin.  Its a sad world we live in indeed.  Also note that they are used to poor hygiene.  This is a leading problem.  I'm not saying everyone over there is like that, but some people is all it takes.    On a side note, the fact that we aren't exposed to the viral epidemics (affects our tolerance and our immune systems ability to cope with the disease) has a small part to play as well.
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.
897205
Stoning to death probably can lessen the rate of prostitution, but I doubt it will improve their society.  If you punish a bread thief by cutting of his hand, fewer people will be tempted to steal.  That doesn't make it right.  Prostitution isn't a job most women would choose naturally.  Make it possible for them to earn their living some other way, and they will.
1063539
Remember that the most dangerous and damaging drugs are already legal - tobacco and alcohol.  So should we legalise all the others?  Well some think that by making drugs available, usage will increase and therefore more people will have a drug 'problem'; however I think it's fair to say the only 'problem' with drugs is the associated crime that affects others in society.  If someone chooses to mess up their heads with drugs, that's their right.  It becomes a problem when they steal from others or hurt others in the process of getting money for drugs.\n\nIf we legalised all drugs, we could ensure that minors did not have access to them (think of the legislation around booze and cigs), we could fund health services and drug rehab centres, we could monitor the usage, trends and predict problem areas, we could ensure the quality (most heroin overdoses are caused by high quality heroin accidentally being injected), and we could create safe places for people to use drugs in a safe way.\n\nSo yes, let's bite the bullet and legalise them.  I don't use drugs (except the odd glass of wine), but I would fully support my fellow human beings' choice to do what they wish with their lives, as well as enjoy the knowledge that such a move would reduce the likelihood of my house being broken into or me being mugged for my wallet.
421284
Absolutely.With guidlines, such as they cannot ply their trade on the streets, pay taxes just like all working people and operate out of a house(brothel).It works great in Nevada.It would also be safer for the girls since they wouldn't be on the street.I also think that its better for the public as long as there is a 'red-light district' instead of them invading neighbourhoods where kids go to school and bringing property down. No one want to look out and see a hooker do her business out their window.I beleive everyone would win if it was legalized.
483701
Prostitution and drug pushing are two different acts and should be kept separate in legal and moral terms. When a person sells her/his body for money, it demeans the act of sexual intercourse into a purely business transaction.If the person selling sex has a transmittable disease, the other person may get it and, in turn spread it to others. The results can be ugly, and occasionally fatal, as with AIDS.\nDrug pushing, on the other hand, is intended to keep people addicted to some substance that has the power to kill. The people pushing the drugs are really helping the big drug lords in this and other countries to become rich,and they seldom are caught. Afghanistan, for example, is the world's largest producer of opium, and by buying this product the user is really helping the Taliban and the friends of Osama bin Laden. You remember him, don't you? He was the mastermind behind the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, killing more than 3,000 innocent people.\nIf you know these things, why would you want to make drug pushing or prostitution legal?
700059
I think people would do as they please, not what is best for the co-habitation of the world's people. The spread from sexually transmitted disease alone would more than likely wipe out half the world's population. Add that statistic to the criminally insane people who would run around killing people- because if we had no religion, people would probably not understand that murder is wrong. It was religion that taught us it was wrong.
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...
239286
People need someone to tell them right from wrong Amanalda? Isn't that what your parents were supposed to teach you when you were a kid? Do you honestly think the morals of this country aren't screwed up as it is? Prostitution isn't called the oldest profession in the book for nothing. It's been around since before Jesus was born. Why not go ahead and make it legal? Evidently there's not a big issue in Nevada. It generates revenue for the state and takes it off of street corners and back alleys, regulating it and making it safer. Sex workers in Nevada have to be tested monthly so it would stop the spread of STDs in prostitutes, who pass it to their customers, who pass it to someone else, etc. If that's someones chosen career, more power to them I guess. At least they're not sitting home collecting welfare. Look at the issue in black & white--isn't a housewife just a prostitute when it comes down to it? Or is it ok because she's a maid & cook and just prostitutes on the side?
407622
Wow! Are you American? That kind of thinking isn't allowed here. What do you think this is a free country? Seriously  states do make these decisions didn't you know prostitution is legal in Nevada? But i do agree the government takes too much control of peoples rights you would think what goes on between two consenting adults is there decision...but there are allot of issue more pressing where the government takes control of peoples rights. How about imminent domain?
128166
Prostituion is not a crime, and unless women are not force to make that job it sholdn't be considered illegal, inmoral or anything else.\n\nI knew prostitutes that had a great education and culture, and they made that choice because it was fast money and they had a body and attitude according to do that job.
304298
Prostitutes have been abused growing up at home.  It seems like they already don't like themselves very much.  They know they can be murdered any time and they seem to still do it.  It's an issue of being stuck in a rotten life for them.  The money they make pays for the drugs they use to blank out their minds as to what they are doing to themselves.  There are some who get out of it.
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.