Should prostitution be legalized in the US?

[2Quik4UHoes]

This is true, however, I think full scale legalization opens the flood gates for trafficking like you said. Porn and strip clubs are already rampantly exploitative in nature. Full scale legalization is like ripping off the scab. I don't think this is an issue people are pushing for unlike say weed legalization. I think at best what the government could do is designate a portion of each state which legalizes prostitution as a "pay for play" zone similar to Nevada. But even then, things would just go underground.

Holland considers banning sex workers aged under 21 and introducing permits for all prostitutes | Daily Mail Online

Even the Netherlands is looking to reform its approach to legal prostitution.

I actually think zones are the best approach. The only reason why I’d argue for a legal approach is because it can be more heavily regulated. I’m not sure if decriminalization alone can help with regulating things more strictly. Any businesses of ill repute (sex/gambling) should be in designated “vice zones” where of age adults can go and partake. The zones for type of activity should kept away from schools or areas unfit for this shyt. Brothels would have to be discreet so they don’t stick out in business areas. Things like street walking is only allowed at certain hours in certain neutral locations. The implementation of these zones should be at the discretion of the state, though I think making it a County by county issue like Nevada is also effective. Plus with a legal industry you can potentially reduce the spread of disease by making testing more widespread.

Like you said, it wouldn’t stop certain things from going underground but at least the underground would be smaller in scope. It can better focus law enforcements efforts imo. Like illegal gambling or unregulated bars are few and are much easier to police because of the abundance of legal, regulated options. If you have a legal, regulated industry of prostitution then the black market would threaten their work and bring them on the side of law enforcement.

Again, I’m really split on this because for all this shyt I’m saying I have lots of nieces and female cousins so I’d prefer something like this not even be an option in society. The issue though is that it’ll always be an option no matter what because of lack of opportunities and resources. So attacking the root causes while decriminalizing the workers (the main victims) and the patrons (most times the victimless criminal) can address multiple issues imo.

 

[Pressure]

probably selling it right now on lunch

Girl comes byke at 1 am after getting her hair done on Tuesday night

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Work event just for employees


Girls trip to carnival with her single friends

 

[Abraxus]

Soon marijuana will be so no reason not to. I mean it’ll be a great source of income and regulations will cut down disease. It could work

 

[ThatTruth777]

yall are opening pandora's box with this if you think it will be all rosy and sweet

 

[Oldschooler]

No, it should be decriminalized or only allowed in certain areas for a lot of the reasons already stated in previous posts. I feel the same about marijuana by the way.

 

[2Quik4UHoes]

yall are opening pandora's box with this if you think it will be all rosy and sweet

It won’t be, but what do we have now? At the very least the box been half open for a minute. I swear it’s a really weird issue because you could argue for either side.

One thing I failed to mention is how something like this could affect dating and courtship. More men could find themselves using this as an option instead of getting out there in the dating world. In turn, that could push more women into the business. The taboo behind prostitution has also helped with encouraging more natural methods of courtship. A man is less of a man if he cannot get a woman interested by his own merit and a woman is less of a woman for putting a price on herself and her dignity. So for all the talk of harmlessness I brought up earlier it pales to the helpfulness of the taboo.

I think the ramifications for legalizing would be more felt in the dating world than anywhere else. The trick might be to keep the taboos and standards while still easing up on criminalizing the whole thing. Better to control things than leave it up to the criminals.

 

[phcitywarrior]

It won’t be, but what do we have now? At the very least the box been half open for a minute. I swear it’s a really weird issue because you could argue for either side.

One thing I failed to mention is how something like this could affect dating and courtship. More men could find themselves using this as an option instead of getting out there in the dating world. In turn, that could push more women into the business. The taboo behind prostitution has also helped with encouraging more natural methods of courtship. A man is less of a man if he cannot get a woman interested by his own merit and a woman is less of a woman for putting a price on herself and her dignity. So for all the talk of harmlessness I brought up earlier it pales to the helpfulness of the taboo.

I think the ramifications for legalizing would be more felt in the dating world than anywhere else. The trick might be to keep the taboos and standards while still easing up on criminalizing the whole thing. Better to control things than leave it up to the criminals.

Full legalization across the 50 states would definitely do a number on dating. I think it actually moves the power back into the hands of men. Let’s be 100, a big reason men get into relationships is for consistent sex. If you legalize and normalize pay for play, women lose some of their power in a relationship. Men already have the upper hand in long term relationships, however.

 

[Starman]

Aren't the last 2 polling option's the same? Couldn't any state legalized prostitution right now if it wanted?

Anyway, I'm not a fan of the world's oldest institution being legalized. I'm a fan of marriage and families. Legalized, and less stigmatized prostitution get in the way of that.

 

[greenvale]

Actually on second thought, I think it should be decriminalized a bit but not outwardly legalized. Someone made a good point earlier, I don't think society is ready for this and as someone with female relatives... idk I just aint feeling that lol

 

[ColdSlither]

Yes. Make it legal federally, and let the states regulate it however they want. This isn't something that people need to get locked up for. Yes there will be sex trafficking, more young women, and men, who will see this as a viable option. Especially if they are coming from a low income background. At least it would be out in the open.

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

I've never seen an argument that doesnt result in exploitation and abuse.

 

[Atlrocafella]

Definitely decriminalize it for consenting adults.

 

[Hood Critic]

Simply needs to be decriminalized. Legalization leads to unnecessary bureaucracy on managing the transactions and process of consenting adults.

No street walkers and no outright advertising. Stiffer penalties on those who belong or operate a prostitution service or business of more than a single person.

 

[phcitywarrior]

Simply needs to be decriminalized. Legalization leads to unnecessary bureaucracy on managing the transactions and process of consenting adults.

No street walkers and no outright advertising. Stiffer penalties on those who belong or operate a prostitution service or business of more than a single person.

I feel like even decriminalization would lead to an increase in policing costs. Especially with the internet and how hard it is to monitor online transactions. It's a tough thing to make sound policy around.

 

[Hood Critic]

I feel like even decriminalization would lead to an increase in policing costs. Especially with the internet and how hard it is to monitor online transactions. It's a tough thing to make sound policy around.

Decriminalization just means that VICE isn't going to be actively out looking or setting up sting operations to arrest a couple dudes looking to spend $40 for sex. There would be no outside involvement in the hooker/john economy.