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It is pretty hard to find a country where prostitution is illegal, that we would hold up as a very shining example of a nation that we would wish to emulate.
As usual, Canada turns out to be one of the more civilized places:
Prostitution: Legal
Must be done in private places. Cannot be done in a brothel. Solicitation in public places is illegal.
Brothel Ownership: Illegal
Owning a "Bawdy House" can be punishable by up to 2 years in prison.
Pimping: Illegal
Anyone who "lives wholly or in part on the avails of prostitution of another person" can be sentenced up to 10 years.
You left this part out...
"Prime Minister Stephen Harper said today... 'In terms of legalization of prostitution I can just tell you that obviously that's something that this government doesn't favour.'
Adult prostitution is not illegal in Canada, though most activities surrounding it are prohibited, 'making it virtually impossible to engage in prostitution without committing a crime,' according to the parliamentary committee's 2006 study of the issue."
You are the person who said the only bestiality and pedophilia would remain illegal. I was merely pointing out that your words were probably an overstatement.
I don't know where you're going with this. I asked you to show me that Nevada's prostitution rates are the lowest in the country or whatever you said. The fact that you lived in Las Vegas and believe that the thousands upon thousands of escorts there are not hookers does not impress me.
That's like saying nobody is going to buy a Ferrari when there are perfectly good Hondas to be had. Of course some women are going to charge $1000 dollars, and of course some men are going to pay it. Why? Because they can.
Edited for clarity: I am not claiming that prices are high merely because prostitution is illegal. I feel that's what you think I am saying. I am not, and I don't think that prices will be significantly less even if it were legal. If prostitution is legalized, there will still be $1000 hookers and some that charge much more. There is no reason for there not to be. And by the way, why would someone pay for a hooker at all, when sex can be had pretty easily for free on places like Craigslist?
I did provide some very plain facts in my last post to you. I mentioned how approximately 75% of Nevada's residents live in Clark County (fact) and that prostitution is illegal there (fact), whereupon I asked you to show me how a city renowned for money and excess could have such a low incidence of prostitution, as you claim it does. You haven't shown me yet--you just keep insisting you know what you're talking about. I'm willing to believe you, but I'd like to see some reputable evidence. I did see a link to the Dept of Justice's report that Las Vegas is a hotspot for human trafficking. I'm looking for something on par with that.
You have offered nothing in the way of any form of substantiation for keeping prostitution illegal.
Much of the rest of the world has dropped this draconian... well, I was going to say medieval mentality, but that would be incorrect considering that members of the RCC managed and maintained "red light districts", and are indeed responsible for the term itself.
I will let the entire world (as well as parts of Nevada) speak for themselves.
I agree with the others; legalized prostitution for adults has nothing to do with child prostitutes and pedophiles.
If anything, legalizing prostitution for consenting adults might help eliminate, or at least reduce, things like sex slavery, underage prostitution, abusive pimps, and other major problems.
and cut down on the spread of diseases to wives,girlfriends,etc--especially if the places were above board and the "staff" were screened medically regularly
Since it is not illegal for a married guy to have a mistress who he pays her rent in return for " visits", I would say prostitution is already legal in the US ( for the wealthy )
It has been said many times, but i'll say it once more. Pedophiles and child prostitution have nothing to do with legalized prostitution, which involves grown up people making a deal about the other one/ones offering certain services for pay. I can't really think of any logical reason why sex for pay between adults over age should be illegal?
You have offered nothing in the way of any form of substantiation for keeping prostitution illegal.
Much of the rest of the world has dropped this draconian... well, I was going to say medieval mentality, but that would be incorrect considering that members of the RCC managed and maintained "red light districts", and are indeed responsible for the term itself.
I will let the entire world (as well as parts of Nevada) speak for themselves.
I see you've continued to avoid my request that you back up your statements. Because prostitution is illegal and you're the one who wants to change things, the onus is on you to convince me. I don't have to convince you to make it illegal; it already is. If you want things to change, you're going to have to change the minds of millions of people like me. So far, you're not doing very well.
Since it is not illegal for a married guy to have a mistress who he pays her rent in return for " visits", I would say prostitution is already legal in the US ( for the wealthy )
Maybe some of those guys should get a little creative and offer to pay the girls' utility bills.
I understand what you are saying. The thing is, I say again, as long as two consenting adults act out there fantasies, even the "lolita" ones, that is thier business. If woman over 18 dresses up as a little girl for her over 18 husband or boyfriend, that is their business. But if the guy gives her a few dollars, then it's illegal. That makes no sense to me
But if there's a camera rolling, it's legal again. Well, if she's dressed up as a little girl, it might not be depending on the country, but you get my point. It makes no sense at all.
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