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Should prostitution be legalised?
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In answer to the Q tho, yes I think it should be.
Whether legal or not - it will continue (prostitution, as we all know being the oldest profession). If it will safeguard the hookers (more murders per ratio, I believe), and put an end to curb crawling and illicit knocking shops - then that in itself must be a good thing. Having said that, It wouldn't erradicate "back street" practices (there will always be a black market and underground dealings going on - not just in prostitution), but bringing it into the 'open' would (I believe) help to make it easier, for both the prostitutes and their clients.
Just look at the cases of abortion (no matter what your view is) surely this is better than how it used to be?
In answer to the Q tho, yes I think it should be.
Whether legal or not - it will continue (prostitution, as we all know being the oldest profession). If it will safeguard the hookers (more murders per ratio, I believe), and put an end to curb crawling and illicit knocking shops - then that in itself must be a good thing. Having said that, It wouldn't erradicate "back street" practices (there will always be a black market and underground dealings going on - not just in prostitution), but bringing it into the 'open' would (I believe) help to make it easier, for both the prostitutes and their clients.
Just look at the cases of abortion (no matter what your view is) surely this is better than how it used to be?
Prostitution should be legalised, and eventually, but not in my lifetime, I think it will be, for the reasons already stated.
The same argument exists for the legalisation of heroin - ability to police it properly, and the erradication of vast amounts of subsidiary crime that go with its use.
Knee-jerkers will argue that it is a slippery slope, but if you think about it, we are already well down the slippery slope in both areas, legalisation is application of braks, before it is too late.
The same argument exists for the legalisation of heroin - ability to police it properly, and the erradication of vast amounts of subsidiary crime that go with its use.
Knee-jerkers will argue that it is a slippery slope, but if you think about it, we are already well down the slippery slope in both areas, legalisation is application of braks, before it is too late.
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I would imagine if it was legalised then they would have to pay for some form of licence, and even pay their taxes. Whilst this may serve to bring some level of protection and control to these women, you will still have streetwalkers and illegal brothels and the objectionable people who own, victimise and control the unfortunate ones.