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nomorenomore08

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5. The Swedish approach to the problem, while imperfect, may be the "lesser evil" so to speak.

Fri May 31, 2013, 10:08 PM

May 2013

From what I've read, some evidence suggests that under the Swedish law, low-level street prostitution has been dramatically reduced, while higher-level "escort" services have been comparatively unaffected.

At the very least, I don't believe that the selling of sex should be criminalized, since that only further stigmatizes an already vulnerable population, i.e. sex workers. Beyond that I have no definitive solutions to offer.

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Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed [View all] redqueen May 2013 OP

k&r and bookmark to read later n/t zazen May 2013 #1

'red light district' was coined in Dodge City, KS markiv May 2013 #2

thanks for this OP Redqueen sigmasix May 2013 #3

For some, that is the case. 50% seems to be a generous estimate. redqueen May 2013 #4

The Swedish approach to the problem, while imperfect, may be the "lesser evil" so to speak. nomorenomore08 May 2013 #5

The writing is on the wall re: the Nordic model. redqueen Jun 2013 #6

Every single country with legal prostitution has run into unanticipated problems ismnotwasm Jun 2013 #7

"if you're on top of the food chain while your sister is being trafficked or stabbed in the face..." redqueen Jun 2013 #8

More on this issue. redqueen Jun 2013 #9

Kick for anyone who hasn't seen this. nt redqueen Sep 2013 #10