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Eric J in MN

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25. To anyone criticizing Bernie Sanders for

Reply to brooklynite (Original post)

Sun Jul 7, 2019, 06:33 AM

Jul 2019

...not having a position on issues related to sex work:
What is your candidate’s position?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Bernie Sanders didn't give a definitive answer on sex work vs. sex trafficking [View all] brooklynite Jul 2019 OP

"We're going to take a hard look at it, but we're not going to give you a definitive answer now" Me. Jul 2019 #1

Wow, great minds think alike. As I was typing my response you posted yours! George II Jul 2019 #3

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Me. Jul 2019 #6

It is a complicated issue. You only have to read a thread on DU about the subject. Blue_true Jul 2019 #8

Not So Sure I'll Give Him A Pass Me. Jul 2019 #12

I see your point. But I also see why he is cautious. Blue_true Jul 2019 #14

Well said. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #15

And then there are the usual BS apologists Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #40

That is his standard answer when he doesn't know the issue LibFarmer Jul 2019 #38

Bingo Me. Jul 2019 #45

"We're going to take a hard look at it, but we're not going to give you a definitive answer now"? George II Jul 2019 #2

Two sides? sheshe2 Jul 2019 #4

As someone said earlier about another candidate and another issue, this should be a disqualifier... George II Jul 2019 #7

There are two issues there IluvPitties Jul 2019 #16

There must be good people on both sides. murielm99 Jul 2019 #10

Some people view all forms of prostitution as sex trafficking with the sellers being degraded. Blue_true Jul 2019 #9

Sex trafficking is sex trafficking, there is no equivocation. For him to say that in Nevada.... George II Jul 2019 #11

The point that I tried to make and which I think Bernie tried to make. Blue_true Jul 2019 #13

All forms of sex work is illegal in all 50 states except some areas in Nevada Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #41

One reason why sex trafficking is so difficult to end is draconian laws on sex work. Blue_true Jul 2019 #48

... Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #53

A very intelligent way of making a counterpoint you have. Not really. nt Blue_true Jul 2019 #54

When the "point" is laughable and ludicrous Vegas Roller Jul 2019 #57

Well, whatever floats your boat. nt Blue_true Jul 2019 #63

There are organizations of sex workers and LGBTQ groups that are working for decriminalization. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #19

Yeah, it is a complicated issue Lordquinton Jul 2019 #59

Is that the royal "we?" cwydro Jul 2019 #62

I guess he is not clear on the difference. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #5

At least it's not his own plan he can't explain. betsuni Jul 2019 #17

he really doesn't have much beyond slogans JI7 Jul 2019 #21

I would sure like to see a thoughtful discussion of this topic by the candidates 4now Jul 2019 #18

Let me take a stab at a thoughtful discussion../ brooklynite Jul 2019 #27

The problem is our current laws don't make that distinction. Blue_true Jul 2019 #50

Well put. I totally agree but 4now Jul 2019 #55

Again---here is the daily slam at Bernie. Doitnow Jul 2019 #20

Reportin how Bernie answered a question is a "slam". Got it. brooklynite Jul 2019 #26

Again---here is the daily victim card. MrsCoffee Jul 2019 #61

not a Bernie fan but Skittles Jul 2019 #22

The discussion over SESTA-FOSTA was a big thing when the bill passed. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #36

Translation: I don't know crazytown Jul 2019 #23

If he hasn't taken a position by the time of the IA Caucus Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #24

To be fair to Senator Sanders, crazytown Jul 2019 #29

To anyone criticizing Bernie Sanders for Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #25

Kamala Harris has her own problems in this area wyldwolf Jul 2019 #28

I don't see a problem with his answer dsc Jul 2019 #30

How about: people should be allowed to engage in the work they want to engage in? brooklynite Jul 2019 #31

Sure but there are real questions about how trafficking exploits legal sex work aikoaiko Jul 2019 #34

the problem is making sure it is the work they wish to be engaged in dsc Jul 2019 #35

How many other industries require you to prove you WANT to do the work? brooklynite Jul 2019 #42

how many other industries have a history of kidnapping people off the streets and forcing them to dsc Jul 2019 #47

Sounds reasonable to me. Where do Biden, Harris, Pete and Beto stand on this vial issue? Autumn Jul 2019 #32

"We're going to take a hard look at it..." The bill was passed over a year ago ... TreasonousBastard Jul 2019 #33

Good post. It is a complex issue. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #39

I follow politics closely but I didn't know Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #43

He was asked about this in March and didn't have an answer then, either. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #37

Hopefully he'll take a position before the IA Caucus. NT Eric J in MN Jul 2019 #44

Hard looks don't happen fast. They take years. LibFarmer Jul 2019 #46

to be fair he doesn't have answers about things he himself proposes JI7 Jul 2019 #49

. WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2019 #51

The correct answer is... Mike Nelson Jul 2019 #52

I would love to hear this from one of our candidates 4now Jul 2019 #56

Why would you want a candidate to not approve prostitution? brooklynite Jul 2019 #60

Better to say you need more time than to rush out some shallow answer. Kentonio Jul 2019 #58