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sassyone · 05-08-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by FireKwame

I agree.

So now I have to ask: Why isn't this subject talked about more? Sure, it's easy to discuss on an anonymous board, but how about in real life? I think that's part of the problem. Is it still such a taboo topic? Even with all the headlines lately? Do we worry that if we are outspoken about it that people we know will assume we are only in favor of legalizing it because we want to participate...or what?

What do you all think?

I don't know why it is not talked about more in the open, I have discussed it with friends and family and I don't understand why it has not been legalized everywhere

it is not going away and it could save lives or STD's if it were more controlled.

Tricky D · 05-08-2008, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by sassyone

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Why isn't this subject talked about more?

Simply because being a prostitute or visiting prostitutes is un-Christian behaviour?
And because image still is king in America, or rather the belief that perception is reality?

TKramar · 05-09-2008, 04:20 AM

It is legalized...it's called "marriage".

Tricky D · 05-09-2008, 04:26 AM

Originally Posted by TKramar

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It is legalized...it's called "marriage".

I guess (atheist) feminists would agree with your statement.

TKramar · 05-09-2008, 04:56 AM

It's like the old joke.

The kid asks his dad how much it COSTS to get married. Dad replies, "Don't know, son, I'm STILL paying."

Tricky D · 05-09-2008, 04:58 AM

True, but in life nothing is 'free' .

TKramar · 05-09-2008, 05:22 AM

Yes...but pay upfront? Or over time?

Only difference.

Tricky D · 05-09-2008, 05:26 AM

Isn't that called trust (or having faith)?

So the difference is that if you have trust you will not experience marriage as just a 'burden', but also as a joy.

camping! · 05-09-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TKramar

It is legalized...it's called "marriage".

Really? I hope that your kidding.....

TKramar · 05-09-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camping!

Really? I hope that your kidding.....

Not really...see above. Men pay for sex...no matter what. What's a diamond ring? Providing shelter for someone else? Providing food for someone else? It's an outlay of money...resources that COULD go to one's self instead. Have to get something in return.