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In reply to the discussion: What if prostitution were legal? [View all]LisaLynne
(14,554 posts)25. Honestly, this guy didn't just want sex.
He wanted access to any woman he found attractive. That's the basis of this sort of thinking. It's not about sex, IMHO, it's about control. People like him don't like it that women are allowed to say no and have control or be seen as just as good as men in society.
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"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves,
Katashi_itto
May 2014
#42
yes, and I remain doubtful that I ever hear anything more wise than that from you. But, patiently -
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#58
Serios question, which of those would be affected by having prostitution legalized beyond illegal pr
uppityperson
May 2014
#81
Why should a class of women be designated as having to serve hateful, violent men? nt
redqueen
May 2014
#18
Prostitutes are already out there and they already serve violent and hateful men
Victor_c3
May 2014
#49
Which is why it has to be said repeatedly every time anyone proposes this idea.
redqueen
May 2014
#68
He said it would make him more of a loser if he had to pay while others got sex for free.
seaglass
May 2014
#57
would go a long way toward removing the criminal element from the equation. I know there are pros an
seabeyond
May 2014
#28
I can't believe such balderdasherie is being posited here. THERE IS NO CONNECTION.
WinkyDink
May 2014
#53
prostitues are already beaten, raped and murdered at higher rates than all women.
bettyellen
May 2014
#61
I support legalizing prostitution because I believe in freedom - but I doubt that it would make any
Douglas Carpenter
May 2014
#67
the right of consenting adults to freely enter into mutual agreements
Douglas Carpenter
May 2014
#96