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55. Thanks for posting that lnk. That is an excellent, excellent article. nt

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What if prostitution were legal? [View all] SCVDem May 2014 OP

Nothing stopped Rodgers from hiring a prostitute. It's sufrommich May 2014 #1

In Rodgers case maybe. But what about other sex crimes? Katashi_itto May 2014 #3

What other sex crimes? sufrommich May 2014 #4

Seriously? Katashi_itto May 2014 #5

Yeah,seriously. What sex crimes do you imagine sufrommich May 2014 #9

Well, I can see what your mindset already is. Thanks! Katashi_itto May 2014 #11

What? You're the one claiming that legal prostitution sufrommich May 2014 #13

and we are patiently waiting for him to espouse his infinite wisdom. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #33

"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, Katashi_itto May 2014 #42

+1 Phlem May 2014 #54

-1 Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #59

Oh, then to the wisest person on this board. Phlem May 2014 #88

Obviously your certain of that Katashi_itto May 2014 #97

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

What other sex crimes do you mean? uppityperson May 2014 #10

I'm curious, too. Dorian Gray May 2014 #103

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

Thanks for posting that lnk. That is an excellent, excellent article. nt redqueen May 2014 #55

Excellent article - thanks for the link. Raksha May 2014 #90

That little detail always seems to elude them MattBaggins May 2014 #51

Which is why it has to be said repeatedly every time anyone proposes this idea. redqueen May 2014 #68

If only I would raise my daughters to be vessels for MattBaggins May 2014 #72

This. nt. NCTraveler May 2014 #62

Sex crimes are not about sex MissMillie May 2014 #47

and you would be wrong. Hasn't worked in Germany or other places in Europe. cali May 2014 #91

I think it should be yeoman6987 May 2014 #12

I think it should be legal too. I just think it's sufrommich May 2014 #22

Rape in my opinion yeoman6987 May 2014 #26

Nothing stopped Rodgers from hiring a prostitute? Really? Art_from_Ark May 2014 #21

The lack of prostitutes has zilch to do with sufrommich May 2014 #27

Risking arrest from hiring a prostitute yeoman6987 May 2014 #30

Rodgers was from a rich family. Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2014 #46

Or Amsterdam Dorian Gray May 2014 #104

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

Wait a minute. Sissyk May 2014 #69

so what if he didn't? he murdered because he was a misogynist psycho geek tragedy May 2014 #79

He didn't like the idea� gmoney May 2014 #80

You've managed to do it LittleBlue May 2014 #2

this would only work if prostitution ProdigalJunkMail May 2014 #17

Performed by bikini-wearing pit bulls who vape in public n/t LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #70

the truth has been spoken here... nt ProdigalJunkMail May 2014 #76

Post removed Post removed May 2014 #6

Because there'd be no male prostitutes? Blue_Adept May 2014 #20

your post has nothing to do with mine. seabeyond May 2014 #24

you mention nothing about gender in your post. Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #37

society is a group. it is by default a *WE* thing --- Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #66

most of their customers are men Skittles May 2014 #56

Sure, but they should be taken into account as well Blue_Adept May 2014 #71

the idea that women would be safer if prostitution was legal is ridiculous Skittles May 2014 #83

Succinct and accurate. nt redqueen May 2014 #86

It is legal ...if you are in congress. They ! for money all the time. L0oniX May 2014 #7

Even legal, it would still be cost prohibitive to many. PowerToThePeople May 2014 #8

We have a winner MattBaggins May 2014 #52

What's the sex crime rate in Nevada ... GeorgeGist May 2014 #14

People hire prostitues all the time, whether they're illegal or not. Rozlee May 2014 #15

Oh dear Goddess not this again. redqueen May 2014 #16

Well, for one thing, Republican... Whiskeytide May 2014 #19

would go a long way toward removing the criminal element from the equation. I know there are pros an seabeyond May 2014 #28

I'll look into that when I have more time... Whiskeytide May 2014 #43

Oh boy, this **** again Recursion May 2014 #23

Honestly, this guy didn't just want sex. LisaLynne May 2014 #25

well now Mr Dixon May 2014 #29

It implies that men are slaves to their sex drives ismnotwasm May 2014 #31

^ this post is relevant to the OP ^ thank you ^ Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #38

It should be legal and laws should protect sex workers etherealtruth May 2014 #32

The guy was craving an emotional relationship. karadax May 2014 #34

He wasn't craving an emotional relationship.He sufrommich May 2014 #39

I don't believe it would stop such a thing. Xyzse May 2014 #35

If you look at human trafficking rates in Holland, redqueen May 2014 #40

You're right. Xyzse May 2014 #44

Yep, exactly. redqueen May 2014 #48

Vaginas are powerful, but not that powerful. Brickbat May 2014 #36

Hell! Why not make it mandatory? leftstreet May 2014 #41

Word ismnotwasm May 2014 #45

I think prostitution should be legal. Sissyk May 2014 #50

I can't believe such balderdasherie is being posited here. THERE IS NO CONNECTION. WinkyDink May 2014 #53

The only definite effect would be on the ability to report violence LadyHawkAZ May 2014 #60

prostitues are already beaten, raped and murdered at higher rates than all women. bettyellen May 2014 #61

I wish you were smart enough to understand your own op. NCTraveler May 2014 #63

Prostitution is ubiquitous Proud Public Servant May 2014 #64

What if masturbation were legal? Gormy Cuss May 2014 #65

I support legalizing prostitution because I believe in freedom - but I doubt that it would make any Douglas Carpenter May 2014 #67

The article linked at this post is well worth reading. redqueen May 2014 #73

Yup ismnotwasm May 2014 #77

There is no term of greater vacuousness in history than freedom. Gravitycollapse May 2014 #93

the right of consenting adults to freely enter into mutual agreements Douglas Carpenter May 2014 #96

Totally agree. Here's the law where I live.... Violet_Crumble May 2014 #99

that looks like sensible legislation Douglas Carpenter May 2014 #105

Last I heard, masturbation was a perfectly legal option. MadrasT May 2014 #74

Oh jesus. "if only men had the option" funny how when a man geek tragedy May 2014 #75

Then there might well be some dead sex workers freeplessinseattle May 2014 #78

First of all, it is legal bluestateguy May 2014 #82

Legalizing Prostitution would definately solve the crime... Xolodno May 2014 #84

Actually, pimps advocate for the legalization of prostitution. redqueen May 2014 #87

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #85

I Come From A Culture Where Prostitution Is Legal ConnorMarc May 2014 #89

So do I, and I agree with you on the cultural thing... Violet_Crumble May 2014 #98

Yes, puritanism and repression lovemydog May 2014 #101

If it were done right AgingAmerican May 2014 #92

you obviously didn't read his "manifesto". m-lekktor May 2014 #94

If he wasn't worried about the illegality of killing people, why do you think he Heidi May 2014 #95

I appreciate the spirit of this OP. Laelth May 2014 #100

I don't think legalized Dorian Gray May 2014 #102