Legalise prostitution? I'm for it!!

[Spec]

Originally posted by MrFun



My point is that Imran was looking through the rose-tinted glasses of only Western nations where women are much more well-off than their "sisters" in other parts of the world.

What do you know about women, you're gay...



Spec.

[MrFun]

Originally posted by Spec


What do you know about women, you're gay...



Spec.

How did you find out that I'm gay?

[Spec]

Better close your blinds from now on....


Spec.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Spec


What do you know about women, you're gay...

Irrelevant . . . I would see the same discussion taking place about a man that wished to be a prostitute .

I'm guessing a male prostitute should be less busy since there are any number of men willing to provide sex for free, but apparently there is an existing trade in this as well.

[Wezil]

I always wanted to be a gigalo.

Unfortunately the ladies don't want me to be.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by MrFun



My point is that Imran was looking through the rose-tinted glasses of only Western nations where women are much more well-off than their "sisters" in other parts of the world.

Two comments

1. The second part of your comment is of course true but I have no idea as to how IMran views the world.

2. As long as we have nation-states, we can only directly legislate what happens in our own country. This of course means that regardless of what the prostitution law is or is not, it will have minimal impact on the plight of women in other countries ( except to the extent it makes sex trafficking harder or easier). Within my country, I don't advocate prostitution for anyone BUT reason dictates that a regulated, more open trade might be less damaging/safer for participants. IN addition I don't see what the argument is (other than moralistic ones) for making such a trade illegal. people are permitted to do all sorts of unpleasant work for pay as long as it meets minimum safety and pay standards. Is this that different??

Prostitution is widely available in Calgary. They advertize in the yellow pages, newspapers, on the internet and on telephone chat lines. There is a "stroll" with scantily attired girls in massive high heels just a block or so from my office (and I would be shocked if they were all 18 although apparently the police id them on a regular basis). It everywhere as it stands . . . so why not consider making it more clearly legal and safer for all.

What exactly is the harm in doing so? That it may make the trade more reputable?

[Imran Siddiqui]

Originally posted by MrFun
My point is that Imran was looking through the rose-tinted glasses of only Western nations where women are much more well-off than their "sisters" in other parts of the world.

Yeah, like we are really discussing legalizing prostitution in Saudi Arabia

[Berzerker]

of course prostitution should be legal, banning it is immoral

politicians get elected by stealing our freedom and property and you wanna punish women for providing this enjoyable service ?

the lunatics are running the asylum

[Urban Ranger]

Originally posted by Flubber
I am not saying all women fit in one of these categories . . . Not at all. But many do and where is the line where prostitution begins?

This reminds me of something I read.

During a ball a philosopher said to a socialite, "Will you sleep with me tonight for five million dollars?"

To which she replied, "Certainly."

The philosopher then asked, "What about five dollars?"

The sociallite replied angrily, "What, do you think I am a prostitute?"

The philosopher replied calmly, "We have established that already. I am just trying to establish the price."

[DaShi]

You' probably read it here.

[Sikander]

I'm for legalization, taxation and regulation of as many "soft crimes" as possible including prostitution. Problems remain, but it's better to alleviate them to the extent possible and concentrate law enforcement resources where they'll do more good.

That said I cannot from my own experience relate to the idea of hiring a prostitute. I've only very rarely seen an attractive prostitute for starters, but really I simply object to entering into such an intimate situation with someone whose main objective is financial, and who probably hates me on general principles to boot. I feel the same way about trophy wives as street walkers btw. My final objection is a moral one. There may well be well-adjusted prostitutes who are simply living their lives as they wish, but I'm willing to bet that the majority have been victimized so much that they've literally made a career of it. No thanks.

[Berzerker]

so many people marry for motives other than true love (like financial/security), I fail to see why it is immoral for a woman to sell sex to a man who is willing to pay for it. Seems to me a very honest transaction unlike the song and dance routine people go thru during courtship...

[Dis]

oh, and I apoligize for my outburst before. I would never use a prositute. I would never treat women like sex objects .

I am partialy serious above. But I still don't think it's healthy to go decades without sex like I have. But I will resist, because I know it's wrong.

[Dis]

Originally posted by MrFun
Some people seem to justify legalization of prostitution based on the simplistic, naive argument that if the women want to put out for money, there's no "coercion" so therefore, it's morally acceptable. This ignores other covert forms of coercion.

covert? examples please.

[Flubber]

Originally posted by Sikander
I'm for legalization, taxation and regulation of as many "soft crimes" as possible including prostitution. Problems remain, but it's better to alleviate them to the extent possible and concentrate law enforcement resources where they'll do more good.

Agreed

Originally posted by Sikander


I've only very rarely seen an attractive prostitute for starters, .

True many seem quite unattractive but there's one who hangs out a block from my office-- half- black, half-asian . . smoking hot --- Her lack of attractiveness could NOT be your objection

Also their are lots of hot escorts on the internet but their invariable hotness makes me question the accuracy of the likeness.

Originally posted by Sikander
, but really I simply object to entering into such an intimate situation with someone whose main objective is financial, and who probably hates me on general principles to boot.

I would have similar feelings. Why would you pay money to someone who simply wants to get rid of you as soon as they can? Its also a pride thing. If I were single I would want to pick up women on my own merits. I am aware that "my own merits" includes the fact I have money but if a particular woman is financially motivated that is not something you can always easily detect. But when I was single I enjoyed the flirtation and the chase . .. . Why would someone ever want to cut all that out