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Blue_true

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

Sun Jul 7, 2019, 06:44 PM

Jul 2019

Maybe if politicians slowed down and tried to accurately differentiate, they would start to really dent sex trafficking.

Bernie is right, what to do is something that needs to be contemplated. We can keep doing the same old thing, which clearly HAS NOT WORKED, or we can take a more well thought approach to dealing with sex work and ending sex trafficking.

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

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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