Prostitution

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AmberElric

Anyway, honestly I don't like the idea of prostitution but the fact that it could be taxed like crazy is a nice outcome. However I do see it as a disgusting way to make a living or to get some action. I say it is disgusting because it does not go with my morals. I think having sex for money just does not represent people well. I mean it shows the lack of skills you have if you have to resort to such a thing to earn money. I mean anyone and almost everyone is capable of having sex. That is all it takes, and I can't respect someone for that. However, I don't see it that different from pornography, so I suppose I would be fine with it being legal anyway.

That really, deeply bothers me. A lot of people are forced into prostution, as it is right now. I, unfortnately, don't have the exactly statistics, but on Taboo: Prostitution they made a point to state that many prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
They interveiwed a former prostitute and she said that she had been abused as a child, along with many of her friends.
Also, people are sold into prostitution as a very young age and that is all they know. They don't understand anything else, so...It's not always the prostitutes fault.
I also have several self help books for victims of childhood incest, as I am one myself, and it says that a lot of victims of abuse, not ONLY sexual, mind you, end up a prostitutes because they were taught at a young age that they were worthless/only good for sex/whatever.
So....it's not the person lacking skills. They were brought up in a s**t enviroment.
I'll try to dig up my self-help books, or find out what sources Taboo used.
Also, I hope I don't sound irritated or anything, but that just bothered me. =/
In some cases, yes, I do agree, the (wo)men could probably do better things with their skills, or develope some. But it is not always the prostitutes fault. There are exceptions.  

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MissLovedChi

Well, I don't see what's the problem with making prostitution legal! After reading all these points I'm fine with it! Not so long ago there was this report on the news about a prostitute who was successfully able to pay for a house, take care of her two children (who one of them is going to university) and keep up with her job as that! She keeps everything organized and she is compleatly content with that. I see no reason why to frown at her!
Obviously if it's legal then more will be aware of it, yes, and kids might as well. But when those children go asking what prostitution is, those parents better respond, "I'll tell you when you're older." and when that kid is much older and actually know what prostitution is, we'll see if he/she still is interested in it!
Well that's what I say. Nothing more! sweatdrop

If you have to wait to explain what a job is then it makes the job seem questionable.  

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AmberElric

Anyway, honestly I don't like the idea of prostitution but the fact that it could be taxed like crazy is a nice outcome. However I do see it as a disgusting way to make a living or to get some action. I say it is disgusting because it does not go with my morals. I think having sex for money just does not represent people well. I mean it shows the lack of skills you have if you have to resort to such a thing to earn money. I mean anyone and almost everyone is capable of having sex. That is all it takes, and I can't respect someone for that. However, I don't see it that different from pornography, so I suppose I would be fine with it being legal anyway.

That really, deeply bothers me. A lot of people are forced into prostution, as it is right now. I, unfortnately, don't have the exactly statistics, but on Taboo: Prostitution they made a point to state that many prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
They interveiwed a former prostitute and she said that she had been abused as a child, along with many of her friends.
Also, people are sold into prostitution as a very young age and that is all they know. They don't understand anything else, so...It's not always the prostitutes fault.
I also have several self help books for victims of childhood incest, as I am one myself, and it says that a lot of victims of abuse, not ONLY sexual, mind you, end up a prostitutes because they were taught at a young age that they were worthless/only good for sex/whatever.
So....it's not the person lacking skills. They were brought up in a s**t enviroment.
I'll try to dig up my self-help books, or find out what sources Taboo used.
Also, I hope I don't sound irritated or anything, but that just bothered me. =/
In some cases, yes, I do agree, the (wo)men could probably do better things with their skills, or develope some. But it is not always the prostitutes fault. There are exceptions.

Yes, sorry I was not thinking of that. But with it being legalized I was only thinking of girls and guys that would drop out of school and feel no motivation to do anything really productive with their lives.  

[xXxSeraphim SkyexXx]

I don't think it should be legal. Many people are in prostitution to bring up their family, and I understand that. But, remember that you could always find restaurants to work at. I understand that some people need more money and support, and I don't know what to say to it or anything. But, I don't think it should be legal, and the men who pay women to do things like that are just out right dirty.  

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Kaiyle Brightblade

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

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Kaiyle Brightblade

Okay, here's a con:

If we legalize prostitution we are sending the message that it is okay. Most people might agree with that. But would you want your (hypothetical) children to hear that message? How would you feel if your daughter wanted to be a prostitute, or your son hired an "escort"?

I'd be slightly disappointed if my son has to buy female attention. I just feel that's just slightly pathetic considering that our family has good genes therefore we are all very attractive. If you can't attract the attention of the opposite sex (or same) then you are not a true member of the family.

This is the negative aspect I meant. Prostitution takes the place of the search for a real mate. What if your son never wanted to date, but instead paid for sex on a regular basis? What if your daughter only went out with clients and never got the chance to find her soul mate? I know this is their choice. But is that what you would really want for them?

Seeing how my family has good genes, my son would be attractive. I'd rather him go out and seduce a woman rather than having to waste his money. Paying for attention is what an ugly man would do in my opinion. An attractive man can seduce a girl and dump her when hes through with her
Like I said, its her choice if she wants to be a whore. I have no say in what she wants to do with her life once shes an adult. Yes, I want is best for her but if sluting around is what makes her happy then more power to her.

Yet seduction also typically invovles paying money. Usually the man takes the girl on several dates and pays for dinners, movie tickets, flowers, or presents. If prostitution was safe, legal, and readily available, don't you think some men would take the easy way out? Either way they have to pay money, but with an escort they are guaranteed sex at the end of the night. It could possibly lead to a decline in marriages. This is just an opinion.

Paying to go out on a fun date and paying for attention are two different things in my opinion.  

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AmberElric

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AmberElric

Anyway, honestly I don't like the idea of prostitution but the fact that it could be taxed like crazy is a nice outcome. However I do see it as a disgusting way to make a living or to get some action. I say it is disgusting because it does not go with my morals. I think having sex for money just does not represent people well. I mean it shows the lack of skills you have if you have to resort to such a thing to earn money. I mean anyone and almost everyone is capable of having sex. That is all it takes, and I can't respect someone for that. However, I don't see it that different from pornography, so I suppose I would be fine with it being legal anyway.

That really, deeply bothers me. A lot of people are forced into prostution, as it is right now. I, unfortnately, don't have the exactly statistics, but on Taboo: Prostitution they made a point to state that many prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
They interveiwed a former prostitute and she said that she had been abused as a child, along with many of her friends.
Also, people are sold into prostitution as a very young age and that is all they know. They don't understand anything else, so...It's not always the prostitutes fault.
I also have several self help books for victims of childhood incest, as I am one myself, and it says that a lot of victims of abuse, not ONLY sexual, mind you, end up a prostitutes because they were taught at a young age that they were worthless/only good for sex/whatever.
So....it's not the person lacking skills. They were brought up in a s**t enviroment.
I'll try to dig up my self-help books, or find out what sources Taboo used.
Also, I hope I don't sound irritated or anything, but that just bothered me. =/
In some cases, yes, I do agree, the (wo)men could probably do better things with their skills, or develope some. But it is not always the prostitutes fault. There are exceptions.

Yes, sorry I was not thinking of that. But with it being legalized I was only thinking of girls and guys that would drop out of school and feel no motivation to do anything really productive with their lives.

I very much appreciate the clarifaction. And, as far as kids dropping out, I concur with you on that. I would hope at least a High School education would be required. I mean, if McDonalds requires it.... (At least the ones around here do, unless you're working towards it.)  

[Letter-W]

Just as long as the workers can be kept safe and healthy, I'm fine with it. It is a choice, after all.  

[Kaiyle Brightblade]

AmberElric

Ananobot

All I can think of is my future kids going "mummy, when I grow up I want to sell myself to strangers for money!"

I am against sexual immorality, so obviously I am against this.

Sexually transmitted diseases would increase. Obviously there would be very clean and closely watched places, but you always get the really "scuzzy" ones that will legally be able to spread everywhere.

More marriages would be broken up/general relationships as it would be a lot easier to go and hire someone.

Also, girls will be a lot less motivated to make something more out of themselves. I see girls around me who lack brains but have body and claim that will just go into modelling and such, and this legal profession would inevitably be added to that list.

The only real benefit I see is that the illegal sex industry will be unveiled in all it's glory. This would have an impact on the human trafficking trade and many human right breaches/law breakins that are overlooked.

The bolded part is the only statement that I have a problem with. If a marriage fails because prostitution becomes legal, then I question the relationship. Prostitution is still going on, but if a man feels the urge to cheat on his wife then it is not due to prostitution being legalized. Their relationship was just not a strong one to begin with.

Okay, lets say the husband and wife never have sex anymore. The husband isn't okay with this, and he feels the desire to cheat. Lets say he's pushing 50. Finding a woman thats attracted to him at all will be tough. Then he has to keep up a relationship without his wife noticing- the kind of relationship where you see each other all the time and buy each other things. Thats got to be hard to keep up. All in all, its probably just not worth it for him and he does nothing about his desire to cheat. Sure there are women who would do it for money, but those places are dangerous and dirty.

But if prostitution was clean and legal, he could have pretty easy access to a woman who would have sex with him without any courting or large time commitment. Was it a bad marriage? Sure. But the main thing holding it together was the inability for the man to find another sexual partner. Was it bad for this marriage to end? Thats up to you to decide.  

[Kaiyle Brightblade]

broken_bleeding_angel

Well with the argument stated above it can be quite the opposite too. If a marriage is failing because of a lack of sex/meeting their sexual needs,both partners could agree to have prostitutes while still maintaining their relationship. Though this would take a turn for monogamy, it would certainly help those certain relationships where sex is their only issue.

You really think so? I hadn't ever thought of this. How many of you would be okay with your husband going to a prostitute because you couldn't please him or couldn't please him often enough? I know I wouldn't but thats just my opinion.  

[Kaiyle Brightblade]

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AmberElric

Anyway, honestly I don't like the idea of prostitution but the fact that it could be taxed like crazy is a nice outcome. However I do see it as a disgusting way to make a living or to get some action. I say it is disgusting because it does not go with my morals. I think having sex for money just does not represent people well. I mean it shows the lack of skills you have if you have to resort to such a thing to earn money. I mean anyone and almost everyone is capable of having sex. That is all it takes, and I can't respect someone for that. However, I don't see it that different from pornography, so I suppose I would be fine with it being legal anyway.

That really, deeply bothers me. A lot of people are forced into prostution, as it is right now. I, unfortnately, don't have the exactly statistics, but on Taboo: Prostitution they made a point to state that many prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
They interveiwed a former prostitute and she said that she had been abused as a child, along with many of her friends.
Also, people are sold into prostitution as a very young age and that is all they know. They don't understand anything else, so...It's not always the prostitutes fault.
I also have several self help books for victims of childhood incest, as I am one myself, and it says that a lot of victims of abuse, not ONLY sexual, mind you, end up a prostitutes because they were taught at a young age that they were worthless/only good for sex/whatever.
So....it's not the person lacking skills. They were brought up in a s**t enviroment.
I'll try to dig up my self-help books, or find out what sources Taboo used.
Also, I hope I don't sound irritated or anything, but that just bothered me. =/
In some cases, yes, I do agree, the (wo)men could probably do better things with their skills, or develope some. But it is not always the prostitutes fault. There are exceptions.

Okay but if this industry was legal maybe these kinds of girls could get some kind of professional help paid for by their medical benefits.  

[Kaiyle Brightblade]

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

Okay, here's a con:

If we legalize prostitution we are sending the message that it is okay. Most people might agree with that. But would you want your (hypothetical) children to hear that message? How would you feel if your daughter wanted to be a prostitute, or your son hired an "escort"?

I'd be slightly disappointed if my son has to buy female attention. I just feel that's just slightly pathetic considering that our family has good genes therefore we are all very attractive. If you can't attract the attention of the opposite sex (or same) then you are not a true member of the family.

This is the negative aspect I meant. Prostitution takes the place of the search for a real mate. What if your son never wanted to date, but instead paid for sex on a regular basis? What if your daughter only went out with clients and never got the chance to find her soul mate? I know this is their choice. But is that what you would really want for them?

Seeing how my family has good genes, my son would be attractive. I'd rather him go out and seduce a woman rather than having to waste his money. Paying for attention is what an ugly man would do in my opinion. An attractive man can seduce a girl and dump her when hes through with her
Like I said, its her choice if she wants to be a whore. I have no say in what she wants to do with her life once shes an adult. Yes, I want is best for her but if sluting around is what makes her happy then more power to her.

Yet seduction also typically invovles paying money. Usually the man takes the girl on several dates and pays for dinners, movie tickets, flowers, or presents. If prostitution was safe, legal, and readily available, don't you think some men would take the easy way out? Either way they have to pay money, but with an escort they are guaranteed sex at the end of the night. It could possibly lead to a decline in marriages. This is just an opinion.

Paying to go out on a fun date and paying for attention are two different things in my opinion.

Oh I agree. But what if people prefer the latter?  

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Kaiyle Brightblade

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AmberElric

Anyway, honestly I don't like the idea of prostitution but the fact that it could be taxed like crazy is a nice outcome. However I do see it as a disgusting way to make a living or to get some action. I say it is disgusting because it does not go with my morals. I think having sex for money just does not represent people well. I mean it shows the lack of skills you have if you have to resort to such a thing to earn money. I mean anyone and almost everyone is capable of having sex. That is all it takes, and I can't respect someone for that. However, I don't see it that different from pornography, so I suppose I would be fine with it being legal anyway.

That really, deeply bothers me. A lot of people are forced into prostution, as it is right now. I, unfortnately, don't have the exactly statistics, but on Taboo: Prostitution they made a point to state that many prostitutes were sexually abused as children.
They interveiwed a former prostitute and she said that she had been abused as a child, along with many of her friends.
Also, people are sold into prostitution as a very young age and that is all they know. They don't understand anything else, so...It's not always the prostitutes fault.
I also have several self help books for victims of childhood incest, as I am one myself, and it says that a lot of victims of abuse, not ONLY sexual, mind you, end up a prostitutes because they were taught at a young age that they were worthless/only good for sex/whatever.
So....it's not the person lacking skills. They were brought up in a s**t enviroment.
I'll try to dig up my self-help books, or find out what sources Taboo used.
Also, I hope I don't sound irritated or anything, but that just bothered me. =/
In some cases, yes, I do agree, the (wo)men could probably do better things with their skills, or develope some. But it is not always the prostitutes fault. There are exceptions.

Okay but if this industry was legal maybe these kinds of girls could get some kind of professional help paid for by their medical benefits.

Exactly! Which is why I am 100 per cent for the legalization of it.
Sorry if that was not clear.  

[broken_bleeding_angel]

Kaiyle Brightblade

broken_bleeding_angel

Well with the argument stated above it can be quite the opposite too. If a marriage is failing because of a lack of sex/meeting their sexual needs,both partners could agree to have prostitutes while still maintaining their relationship. Though this would take a turn for monogamy, it would certainly help those certain relationships where sex is their only issue.

You really think so? I hadn't ever thought of this. How many of you would be okay with your husband going to a prostitute because you couldn't please him or couldn't please him often enough? I know I wouldn't but thats just my opinion.

Well who said it had to be your husband? Couldn't it be you? Again it's a possible theory for open couples.  

[Matron Mord Sith]

Kaiyle Brightblade

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

Matron Mord Sith

Kaiyle Brightblade

This is the negative aspect I meant. Prostitution takes the place of the search for a real mate. What if your son never wanted to date, but instead paid for sex on a regular basis? What if your daughter only went out with clients and never got the chance to find her soul mate? I know this is their choice. But is that what you would really want for them?

Seeing how my family has good genes, my son would be attractive. I'd rather him go out and seduce a woman rather than having to waste his money. Paying for attention is what an ugly man would do in my opinion. An attractive man can seduce a girl and dump her when hes through with her
Like I said, its her choice if she wants to be a whore. I have no say in what she wants to do with her life once shes an adult. Yes, I want is best for her but if sluting around is what makes her happy then more power to her.

Yet seduction also typically invovles paying money. Usually the man takes the girl on several dates and pays for dinners, movie tickets, flowers, or presents. If prostitution was safe, legal, and readily available, don't you think some men would take the easy way out? Either way they have to pay money, but with an escort they are guaranteed sex at the end of the night. It could possibly lead to a decline in marriages. This is just an opinion.

Paying to go out on a fun date and paying for attention are two different things in my opinion.

Oh I agree. But what if people prefer the latter?

Then I say go for it. Though I'd still feel ashamed of my son if he had to pay for attention. He wouldn't be awesome like the rest of my family.  

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Kaiyle Brightblade

broken_bleeding_angel

Well with the argument stated above it can be quite the opposite too. If a marriage is failing because of a lack of sex/meeting their sexual needs,both partners could agree to have prostitutes while still maintaining their relationship. Though this would take a turn for monogamy, it would certainly help those certain relationships where sex is their only issue.

You really think so? I hadn't ever thought of this. How many of you would be okay with your husband going to a prostitute because you couldn't please him or couldn't please him often enough? I know I wouldn't but thats just my opinion.

I'd throw his a** to the curb where all the trash belongs is what I'd do. I'm 100% against cheating. Going out to see a whore is cheating in my book. I don't care if hes not satisfied with me, if he really loves me he'd show some damned self control and not disrespect me, our family, our relationship by going out to have a fling with some hooker. Cheating is cheating and I expect my boyfriend or husband to be 100% loyal to me.

I wouldn't have to worry about that ever happening. Mordy is very good in bed and she knows how to keep a man happy ;D