Whores

[Imran Siddiqui]

So you are against it because of NIMBY?

for example to parade openly in residential neighborhoods that I would hope we are all against.

Why? We all don't have YOUR morals. You should stop assuming that. I have no problem with prostitutes openly selling their services in residential neighborhoods. Of course, if it were legal, they'd probably confine it to the commerical sector, because they are selling something.

[Jac de Molay]

I would like somebody from the Netherlands to comment on the overall quality of life of these "legal" prostitutes. Are they exploited? Are they safe? Do they make a good living? What is their socio-economic status? Just curious before I decide.

I couldn't imagine something like this working in US big cities because of associated guns, drugs, and violence.

Dave

[Ramo]

If the choice is made between two consenting adults, why not?

Besies, it's not like the state could stop it.

[Ned]

Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui
So you are against it because of NIMBY?

for example to parade openly in residential neighborhoods that I would hope we are all against.

Why? We all don't have YOUR morals. You should stop assuming that. I have no problem with prostitutes openly selling their services in residential neighborhoods. Of course, if it were legal, they'd probably confine it to the commerical sector, because they are selling something.

Yeah, sure!

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Flubber
Currently its my understanding that most prostitutes face deplorable lives and that many are forced into the lifestyle.

This is one comment I was hoping to come across in this thread.

It seems that too often, discussions about the issues of prostitution is carried out under the presumption that the prostitutes themselves enjoy what they do.

[Boris Godunov]

Originally posted by MrFun


This is one comment I was hoping to come across in this thread.

It seems that too often, discussions about the issues of prostitution is carried out under the presumption that the prostitutes themselves enjoy what they do.

Some do, some don't.

The 95 cent crackwhore who goes down on her neighbors so she can pay for her next hit? Yeah, she probably doesn't like it.

The street walker who gets beat by her pimp? Ok, sure.

But there is an entire strata of escorts and high-priced call girls who make a lot of money and some really enjoy what they do.

Besides, were it legal and regulated, organizing the industry could protect them from much of what is bad for the prostitutes, such as abusive pimps, abusive clients, etc.

Hell, I am hating my job lately, but that doesn't mean it should be illegal...wait a sec...

[MrFun]

Exactly, Boris --- some do, some do not enjoy it.

[Skanky Burns]

I say keep it legal. If its legal, then conditions for the girls doing said service will be better than if it is illegal. Also by making it legal, any brothels or what-have-you can be zoned by the council on where they can set up business, rather than criminals setting one up wherever they can.
Anyone who uses the service understands there are risks involved, but there would be less risks having the gov. in charge rather than criminals.

I think the issue is what do you mean by "legalize?" If it means having whores openly parading in residential neighborhoods, then I'm against it. If it means streetwalkers parading anywhere that I, my wife or my kids would normally go, I'm against it. If it means advertising for their services in our newspapers, on TV or in another media of general circulation, then I'm against it.

In Australia, none of that is allowed, except perhaps for little text advertisements in the back of newspapers/magazines in the love section. I'm not 100% sure as I don't read them.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Skanky Burns
I'm not 100% sure as I don't read them.

Yeah -- sure you don't read them -- uh-huh.

[chrono353]

sorry but i have to say somthing about this. its legal in holland and pimps still run the show. in fact holland is the biggest importer of albanian and eastern europeans in europe next to germany. sorry i dont buy the legalize excuse.

but i personally wouldnt mind it being legal

[Ecthy]

Let me say it once again, here and now: we do not import those girls, prostitutes.

[ZoboZeWarrior]

In france prostitution isn't illegal. But prostitue haven't the right to lure men on the street.

Providing beds for prostitution is illegal.

Protecting girls is illegal.

Be paid for having sex, or pay for sex is legal.

I think it will be a good idea, that french gouvernment vote for the legalization of whore house.

It's far healthier than prostitute walking in the street luring men without control and protection of the society.

[Roland]

"If it means advertising for their services in our newspapers, on TV or in another media of general circulation, then I'm against it."



Remind me to send you a clip from our local newspaper....

Anyway, brothels are legal here, streetwalking only in some areas. There's a brothel about maybe 150 meters from my appartment, and I didn't even realize it until recently... (meaning that I saw the weird lighting above the door, not what you think )

[schmoowithazing]

I believe there is more danger in ppl meeting in a bar and getting together for casual sex than there is with men visiting a regulated bordello.
Prostitution is legal in Victoria. The women work out of brothels, must be health checked and blood tested every month and MUST practice safe sex at ALL times.They MUST also be drug free. The same applies with Escorts I believe. If it was made illegal it would force the prostitutes onto the streets.
I am sure men know the rules when the visit such places. When they are half tanked and pick up a chick in a bar, they are not thinking about the safety issues. They risk thier lives for a few minutes pleasure.

Here is an example of a Victorian Bordello.

http://www.gotham-city.com.au

[drake]

I've never seen the harm. If a girl wants to exploit her body and use it as a semen receptacle for strangers, its her choice.