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rustydog

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3. I'm sorry to say this won't happen in America...We're a "Christian" Nation

Reply to Squinch (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 10, 2014, 07:05 PM

Aug 2014

Christians know prostitution is against God's law! Also, helping prostitutes would take away from, oh, I don't know, Christians bombing Abortion clinics and murdering the providers...

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How about a program offering incomes to all workers in the prostitution industry? [View all] JackRiddler Aug 2014 OP

I actually think this is a great idea. And not just for sex workers. Squinch Aug 2014 #1

I'm sorry to say this won't happen in America...We're a "Christian" Nation rustydog Aug 2014 #3

Agreed on your stipulation. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #4

Too bad there isn't a simple solution or magic bullet rustydog Aug 2014 #9

There should be programs for men and women who want to get out of the industry. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #2

Offering jobs to people in need would reduce all kinds of "criminal" behavior. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #5

The problem is that with productivity increases and mechanization, the jobs just aren't there. I Squinch Aug 2014 #7

You are right, reforms need to be made. Live and Learn Aug 2014 #10

I think a guaranteed basic income should be available to everyone A Little Weird Aug 2014 #6

Indubitably. JackRiddler Aug 2014 #8