What's your view on prositution and the laws in this country?

Ding Ding!

Better to visit a prostitute (although they should be licensed, like in Nevada) than have someone take his frustration out via rape/assault etc.

I swear it would be a boon to the economy, it would be safer than visiting an unlicensed whore, and burberry girls would have a viable career with prospects.

If Prostitution was legalised the Government could Tax it, so everyone wins.

Legal prostitution is simply common sense.

If only people would accept that it has always and will always happen.

I am very ugly and no woman is the slightest bit interested in me. But I have the same desires as Brad Pitt. Why is it that I would be breaking the law if I visited a brothel and paid for sex? Why, in this day and age, is this still taboo?

The problem with legalising prostitution is where do you put them. It becomes a 'not in my back yard' arguement.

Where I live prostitution is tolerated. The police dont do anything effective against it because it is so widespread they are fighting a losing battle.

I would like to see it legalised, I owuld like to see the prostitutes safe, and disease free, and paying tax on their income. But at the moment I cannot see it happening.

Prostitutes are essential to society, due to the inherent difficulty of meeting members of the opposite sex. Quite why they are illegal is beyond comrpehension. But on closer srutiny, one has to understand, like drugs and other enjoyments, the law is only upheld because of the difficulty to collect the taxes!

If two adults are both consenting to something then i dont see the problem with it.

Yep they should legalise prostitution.

They recently legalised prostitution here in NZ and now local councils are enacting bylaws to stop new premises from opening up and closing down existing ones even though they have been operating for many years. It is a 2 edged sword and all the religous types will come out in force despite their fervent belief in turn the other cheek.

You've discussed the laws but not prostitution itself. I live in a neighbourhood that was once notorious for prostitution. I was propositioned often, sometimes near my home, and sorely tempted; but I never said yes. In order to protect herself emotionally, the girl mustn't allow it to "mean anything"; and the man mustn't get emotionally involved either. If it mustn't mean anything, why do it? Basically if a man uses a prostitute he's using a woman's body to masturbate into, so he might just as well use a picture, as one does. Personally I'd rather have a cup of tea and a chat with a prostitute AND ALLOW IT TO MEAN SOMETHING; and so could she.
And before you say it: my proclivities are normal, and some of them were gorgeous; belonged on the middle pages of any magazine I've ever bought.
Herrmann

herrmann spouted:
AND ALLOW IT TO MEAN SOMETHING

Ummmmm....you seem to miss the point, sonny.


The point is, it's not meant to mean anything.

It's just a better way to masturbate.

herrmann................what was your point?

i saw a nice hooker tonight, she was so fineeee,
errr my vote?
no cause i used to go to church #@$^*(%&%$# years ago.

I just don't get the point - I only want to have sex with someone if they want to back - either long term love or short term lust - but i think I would feel funny if it was just a cash transaction.

However, i am a girl and therefor programmed to think differently, and the point of rape avoidance is a good one. But if I were a boy then I think I would go without or wank rather than pay for it.

saw a nice trans-sexual hooker tonight, she was so fine-eee-ineee

I'd say it's a necessary evil.. maybe not even an evil.
Sex is a natural human need, just like laughter and thrills. We have comedians and rollercoasters, so why not prostitution.
I assure you, if laughter was the taboo in this society, it would be the same debate over comedians.. is it degrading to have someone simply telling jokes without being a friend of the people laughing? Is it wrong that they only know said comedian for his jokes? Will the place he tells his jokes become unruly and a magnet for crime?
I know that comedy can't spread disease (!), so it's not really the same issue.. but since if they legalize prostitution they can enforce proper prevention methods, the disease thing could be a reason for legalizing 'ho's.

only machines should be allowed to, a scrubber machine.

I don't know about prositutes. You know what they say about them, if you stick it in, it might not come back out again.

I personally find prostitution disgusting and beleive sex should be a thing between people who care for each other.
Or want a good time. lol.
If i was with a partner and found he had been to a prostitute with or during our relationship i woould loose all respect for them. Prostitutes are desperate people (generally) and are people that are struggling to feed their substance addictions so i beleive that if prostitution is supported then so is their addictions. There should be tougher penaltys and deterants. Both for the Prostitute and the "customer". I am from Australia and i am not familair with the current laws regarding this matter but thats alot to do with there being no prostitutes where i live. Maybe that reflects the law here so i would presume it is illegal.

For me its immoral

But on the other hand alot of people jump in the sack with people not because they actually want sex. For other reason of personal gain so thats really the same as prostitution.
This is a tough one!

Difficult to say it is immoral...its the oldest profession in the world after all,around long before anyone invented the religions to which the modern world adheres...i think people should do what they want within reason,so if one person wants a blow job and another is happy to do that for money then its between them.whats the harm??? As spouted in other threads if it stops rape etc then good...

Question: Why do men go to prostitutes?
Answer: because they want sex (in the most part anyway)
Sometimes men are shy / unattractive or just plain too busy to have a meaningful relationship with a woman. Their bodies / minds need sex just like anyone elses, so why shouldn't they?

Other men visit prostitutes while they are in a relationship. In this case do you have to ask why? Either they aren't getting what they need from their partner, or maybe they just have some kind of kink for doing it with a pro.

There will always be a call for prostitutes, whether society likes it or not.

theres very little difference between casual one night stand sex and visiting prostitutes, i reckon. except you don't have to lie to a hooker to get her to have sex with you

Big Neutrino spouted:
I don't know about prositutes. You know what they say about them, if you stick it in, it might not come back out again.

Ask any doctor... hookers are typically much cleaner and safer than your average 18-14 year old girl.

Kormiic spouted:


Ask any doctor... hookers are typically much cleaner and safer than your average 18-14 year old girl.

LOL, that's not the first question that comes to mind when I go to the doctors, Kormiic, but I won't question your habits ;)

sootyshow spouted:
[B]I personally find prostitution disgusting and beleive sex should be a thing between people who care for each other.
Prostitutes are desperate people (generally) and are people that are struggling to feed their substance addictions so i beleive that if prostitution is supported then so is their addictions. There should be tougher penaltys and deterants. Both for the Prostitute and the "customer". I am from Australia

For me its immoral



it seems to me that when you regulate the sex industry you make it safer for the sex workers and the customer. they could do monthly tests on all the prostitutes to check health standards they could have benifits any addictions would be discovered and could be helped and if its regulated we could do comprehensive sociological studys on the area. the numbers of "sex slaves2 being transported in like cattle from eastern europe and asia could be stopped

the only point that i can see against legalising it is people's morality. but to my mind a person's morality should affect noone but the person themselves and since the morality of the prostitute is not pushed on you sootyshow why should you push your morality on them.

its a living maybe the only that woman could find you stop that and then maybe she is living in poverty. which is worse moderate regulated group of prostitutes with helth care birth and s.t.d. control or mass poverty [these woman will breed] huge infant mortality rates and the spead of s.t.d.'s even further??????????????????????

The problem with legalising prostitution is where do you put them. It becomes a 'not in my back yard' arguement.


yOU CAN HAVE THEM IN MY BACK YARD :-D

I'd say it's a necessary evil.. maybe not even an evil.
Sex is a natural human need, just like laughter and thrills. We have comedians and rollercoasters, so why not prostitution.
I assure you, if laughter was the taboo in this society, it would be the same debate over comedians.. is it degrading to have someone simply telling jokes without being a friend of the people laughing? Is it wrong that they only know said comedian for his jokes? Will the place he tells his jokes become unruly and a magnet for crime?
I know that comedy can't spread disease (!), so it's not really the same issue.. but since if they legalize prostitution they can enforce proper prevention methods, the disease thing could be a reason for legalizing 'ho's.



APES HAVE IT DOWN TO A TEA! THEY JUST MOUNT ANYONE THEY FANCY!
THEY HAVE EVEN BEEN KNOW TO HAVE SAME SEX SEX

i believe that prostitution is a fine trade. not personally what i would want for my family or friends but if they chose i wouldnt consider them any differently. might have a go but hey :)

this morality crap is silly. especially from the religious zealots. as previously said, a one night stand is no better than prostitution. perhaps better because it is more honest.

and if you believe sex should be between two people who care for each other/ know the persons name then fine. dont fuck hookers. it may just be masturbation but ummm its still better. so its she is a sex aid. and?

good for her, good for the guy, if taxed its good for the country. if regulated its better for all. and as for the backyard thing... well keep them discreet like they are now.

oh, and finally - its legal in the UK. solicitation is illegal. having/running a whorehouse is illegal. but prostitution itself is legal.

as george carlin said: fucking is legal, selling is legal. why is selling fucking legal?!

theres very little difference between casual one night stand sex and visiting prostitutes, i reckon. except you don't have to lie to a hooker to get her to have sex with you
You do when it's green and has scabs all over it....

Over in Edinburgh they have a bustling massage parlour trade. Ironically in Glasgow, it is not tolerated. (I say ironically because Edinburgh is the capital, gains more in tourist trade, home of the parliament, more expensive housing... etc). I reckon it's a good thing, a mate of mine goes there from time to time. Makes him feel good.
It's strange walking up Lothian Road (one of Edinburgh's largest streets), just along from the concert hall and conference centre, there's a huge sign offering a whole manner of massage services. Obviously hard sex isn't actually on the sign, but if you're a lonley businessman, it aint going to take long to ask.

I've not got a problem with it........Hell they could use my spare room (subject to a minimal inconvinience charge of say 30%) Hell, does that make me a pimp....LMAO

They are in the final legal processes of setting up the countrys first sex zone as we speak, which will be in an as yet undecided area of Liverpool. Prostitution is as prevalent there as much as it is in any inner city area. I think its a great idea, the prostitutes will have access to medical services, the police wont touch them (pardon the pun) but will be around to help them stay safe.

Like lots of other people said, its the worlds oldest profession. I think ignoring it and not putting protection in place for sex workers is something that we should have well got past by now. Theres support in place for every other need we could ever possibly have, why should that one be any different?

However, in the interests of equality, I shall be insisting that there be in place an equal male female ratio of employees :D

I can imagine the area will suddenly develop overcrowding problems, whereever it ends up being sited.

It would be good if sex workers were properly unionized.

It would be good if sex workers were properly unionized.
they've been trying to unionize for years
http://www.allwomencount.net/
check out this website
but it's clear that like many high turnover occupations (cf McDonalds employees etc.) it is hard to unionize - the added disadvantages of social visibility, unwanted police attention and so forth make it unlikely that widespread unionization will ever happen. not to mention the general public's feelings on their moral high horses in respect of the oldest profession being so negative...
the sooner it's legalized the better
here in sweden it's legal to be a prostitute, but illegal to use one. interesting position which to my mind highlights some of the moral ambiguitities of some nations

Yeah, in the UK there is a huge moral stigma surrounding sex work. It is still seen below the norms of white pseudo chritian middle class life. I don't think I need ot tell you of the hypocrisy of that though, with sex work being a part of all sections of society.

Legalising prostitution will bring better advantages to the safety of women and men, although I am sure illegal trade would still exist, be it trafficking and those wanting things tax free.

To make something legal will not automatically bring prostitutes out of the darkness. What is defined as legal within the limts of the law may then lead to the criminalisation of other elements of sex work that are not carried into law. Plus the subjective entanglements as to what constitutes prositution.

Bringing a comprehensive attitude to brothels that are regulated by the state, and follow strict rules according to sexual health and taxation, and that would offer a safe environment for those that choose to go into sex work.

There are issues of poverty too though. I know that some argue that the "feminization" of poverty would just mean that although sex work could be tolerated, lower class women would be vulnerable to exploitation (not that they already are!). But a persons choices can be narrow, and sexwork might seem a good way to earn a living, but if other opportunites are made available in terms of education and employment, then lower class people could take different routes to bettering themselves. I guess that is where the morals come in. The dynamics of class are important here. Women going into sex work, not as a posirive career choice, but out of economic nessescity is not good in my (moral) opinion.

here in sweden it's legal to be a prostitute, but illegal to use one.
I've always understood this to be the case here in England. Police don't arrest the prostitutes, but they do arrest the men who use them. :\

wonder if male prostitutes are eligible too

What do you mean? Unionisation of male sex work, or with laws about soliciting?

that moderator here with the bad toe, I'll remember his name in a minute, he was a pimp he told me,...just had a son recently... taps foot,...

eh?

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