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19. In the lounge, or about jokey topics. When it has been used in threads regarding feminist issues....

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Sat Aug 9, 2014, 10:46 PM

Aug 2014

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The imaginary victims of victimless crimes [View all] JJChambers Aug 2014 OP

I think you're looking at life through blinders. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #1

My cannabis use has never harmed another person. kestrel91316 Aug 2014 #30

You're not representative of the trade as a whole. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #63

We might try to focus on the real crimes 4now Aug 2014 #2

Prosecute rapists, human traffickers and impaired drivers to the full extent of the law. Kurska Aug 2014 #3

Just so people know, the OP is talking about me BainsBane Aug 2014 #4

Well, you among many. I just liked your thread title and thought it would make my point succinctly. JJChambers Aug 2014 #5

Instead of copycatting other people's titles, why not make up your own? nt redqueen Aug 2014 #7

Changing one word of an existing thread title to make a point has a hallowed tradition here JJChambers Aug 2014 #12

In the lounge, or about jokey topics. When it has been used in threads regarding feminist issues.... redqueen Aug 2014 #19

A woman's right to choose, to be free from puritanicals trying to outlaw her choices, JJChambers Aug 2014 #21

You claiming to be concerned about feminist issues redqueen Aug 2014 #24

Should a woman not be free to choose what to do with her own body? JJChambers Aug 2014 #27

Yes, she should. But we can still critique the social context in which said choices are made. nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #61

In other words, it's about the people who don't matter BainsBane Aug 2014 #14

Wow tea and oranges Aug 2014 #17

People have a lot of theories about a Utopia that follows legalization BainsBane Aug 2014 #54

I read the article you linked to tea and oranges Aug 2014 #66

WTF is "imaginary" about a woman who was propositioned for sex as a young child? nomorenomore08 Aug 2014 #6

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Um. no. Those are real women being raped on porn sets. redqueen Aug 2014 #8

The rape is the problem, not porn. The trafficking is the problem, not prostitution in general. Kurska Aug 2014 #10

Wrong. This is not complicated. redqueen Aug 2014 #11

Why, because you say so? Kurska Aug 2014 #13

Because reality exists. Apparently you prefer your imagination. redqueen Aug 2014 #15

Explain why the brothel I described is impossible. Kurska Aug 2014 #16

I doubt I'm ever getting an answer Kurska Aug 2014 #18

You have obviously read exactly jack shit about the reality that women and children suffer in redqueen Aug 2014 #22

Let me explain. We're having something called a debate. Kurska Aug 2014 #25

The commodification of the female body encourages men to think of women as property el_bryanto Aug 2014 #40

I'm not interested in social control, frankly. Kurska Aug 2014 #52

What el bryanto described is social control BainsBane Aug 2014 #58

This is where we differ I suppose - in how much control a woman would actually have over her el_bryanto Aug 2014 #62

So... you know better than them what they should do with their bodies? Kurska Aug 2014 #67

I'm saying that we live in a world in which women are treated as objects el_bryanto Aug 2014 #68

RealityTV for everyone to see! JJChambers Aug 2014 #20

Nice try buddy, that doesn't fit with my worldview at all. Enjoy my ignore list! Kurska Aug 2014 #23

The problem we have with this debate JJChambers Aug 2014 #26

In many cases I don't even think it is emotional baggage. Kurska Aug 2014 #29

Your estimation is a fabrication BainsBane Aug 2014 #72

Seriously what is the point of replying to nearly a month old post. Kurska Aug 2014 #73

Jury results. Inkfreak Aug 2014 #43

Uh oh Kurska Aug 2014 #46

No.. because... opiate69 Aug 2014 #32

Strange times Kurska Aug 2014 #33

Insert "bedfellows" pun at will opiate69 Aug 2014 #34

+1 Kurska Aug 2014 #35

Because caring about slavery and child rape BainsBane Aug 2014 #59

Laugh. RWers USE prostitutes and porn far more often. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #64

the "girls" are "free to quit at any moment?" "GIRLS"?!!? zazen Aug 2014 #37

Oh my lord, individuals call grown men and women girls or even boys all the time. Kurska Aug 2014 #44

Because the commodification of a woman's sexuality involves objectification theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #47

Women AND men have the right commodify or objectify themselves if they decide to. Kurska Aug 2014 #49

I answered the questions you posed in your post theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #51

You're tell me that, I don't have a right to use my body to perform a sexual service for money. Kurska Aug 2014 #53

Nope, that's not what I said theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #55

While we're at it, what about our right to work for less than minimum wage? kcr Aug 2014 #69

She is talking about how things really are BainsBane Aug 2014 #60

Given that in nations that legalize prostitution, there is a corresponding increase mythology Aug 2014 #28

One study, which I trust as much as the studies that said Marijuana was worse than alcohol. Kurska Aug 2014 #31

and serious research on the harms of pornography can't make it past IRB zazen Aug 2014 #41

Everytime I hear someone talking about the "harms of pornography" on du Kurska Aug 2014 #42

I could provide you with at least a dozen citations theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #48

Some types of people deny the findings of evil government agencies, in favor of industry-backed redqueen Aug 2014 #36

Strawman JJChambers Aug 2014 #38

what a bullshite false analogy TheSarcastinator Aug 2014 #45

Why do you think he conflated the two in the OP? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #65

Research shows otherwise theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #50

human beings(mostly women) shouldn't be compared to things like drugs, the right wing does it JI7 Aug 2014 #56

Yep. It's called objectification theHandpuppet Aug 2014 #57

Post removed Post removed Aug 2014 #39

"Pet Issues"? Well, seeing as you've had your posting privileges removed... NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #70

Thank you, NYC_Skp BainsBane Aug 2014 #71