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Prostitution should be legalized immediately nationwide. The only way to fight cases of forced prostitution is to bring this industry into the light of day.
the regulation of sin should be all at the state level. Drugs (yes, even the hard stuff), prostitution, and gambling should be dealt with on a state by state basis. If it crosses state lines, such as internet gambling, the federal government should deem it legal. Mind you, the feds will then pass something like the national minimum drinking age act of 1984 to force states to have a uniform policy unfortunately.
the regulation of sin should be all at the state level. Drugs (yes, even the hard stuff), prostitution, and gambling should be dealt with on a state by state basis. If it crosses state lines, such as internet gambling, the federal government should deem it legal. Mind you, the feds will then pass something like the national minimum drinking age act of 1984 to force states to have a uniform policy unfortunately.
Should sin be regulated? Perhaps I have a problem with governing something because it is considered a "Sin". One man's sin is sometimes another man's doctrine. Drugs are really not in the same scope here, I know people somehow keep associating the two, not quite sure why. Marijuana really doesn't hurt anyone, caffeine theoretically is about as safe. However the hard drugs tend to kill people in horrible ways and cause them to go insane. Sex doesn't really do that, granted STDs can spread from promiscuity but I think that point has been addressed and the legalization of prostitution can be a method to deter that spread if done correctly.
Hopefully if federal legislation occurs it is not done conservatively.
Should sin be regulated? Perhaps I have a problem with governing something because it is considered a "Sin". One man's sin is sometimes another man's doctrine. Drugs are really not in the same scope here, I know people somehow keep associating the two, not quite sure why. Marijuana really doesn't hurt anyone, caffeine theoretically is about as safe. However the hard drugs tend to kill people in horrible ways and cause them to go insane. Sex doesn't really do that, granted STDs can spread from promiscuity but I think that point has been addressed and the legalization of prostitution can be a method to deter that spread if done correctly.
Hopefully if federal legislation occurs it is not done conservatively.
The Supreme Court defined voluntary prostitution as an issue for the states and not for the federal government in a decision made about 100 years ago and that precedent has been adhered to in legislation narrowing the focus of the Mann Act to solely pertain to forced prostitution crossing state lines. (Originally, the Mann Act was so broad as to prohibit men from, for example, New Jersey, from staying in a hotel across the Hudson or Delaware with their girlfriends....)
The Supreme Court defined voluntary prostitution as an issue for the states and not for the federal government in a decision made about 100 years ago and that precedent has been adhered to in legislation narrowing the focus of the Mann Act to solely pertain to forced prostitution crossing state lines. (Originally, the Mann Act was so broad as to prohibit men from, for example, New Jersey, from staying in a hotel across the Hudson or Delaware with their girlfriends....)
The Mann Act was controversial from the very start. As always they start off with a real good reason then expand it unreasonably.
The way I see it is that... as it seems to be Legal for the Politicians doing it, it only makes sense that it should also be legal for like minded citizens.
The major difference though is that when a citizen is doing you, you may actually be getting something of value in return.
the regulation of sin should be all at the state level. Drugs (yes, even the hard stuff), prostitution, and gambling should be dealt with on a state by state basis. If it crosses state lines, such as internet gambling, the federal government should deem it legal. Mind you, the feds will then pass something like the national minimum drinking age act of 1984 to force states to have a uniform policy unfortunately.
Why do you need government to tell you how to live your life?
And who gave you the authority to tell others how to live?
Should sin be regulated? Perhaps I have a problem with governing something because it is considered a "Sin". One man's sin is sometimes another man's doctrine. Drugs are really not in the same scope here, I know people somehow keep associating the two, not quite sure why. Marijuana really doesn't hurt anyone, caffeine theoretically is about as safe. However the hard drugs tend to kill people in horrible ways and cause them to go insane. Sex doesn't really do that, granted STDs can spread from promiscuity but I think that point has been addressed and the legalization of prostitution can be a method to deter that spread if done correctly.
Hopefully if federal legislation occurs it is not done conservatively.
Should sin be regulated? Well, clearly it is not. Two of the top killers of life- nicotine/cigarettes and alcohol are legal and highly acceptable in use, despite all the regulations surrounding them.
MJ use is highly controversial and probably won't be resolved any time soon. From a national legalization standpoint.
Sex, in America, is such a rather sticky issue. I balk at the problems having everything to do with the nation's "puritanical roots."
BS.
That time is long gone. Puritanical roots my as* when today you see what you see going on.
That said, the fact that prostitution in closed quarters is even a frackin issue, when clearly we have prostitution on display daily thru MANY media venues (many of them right on your tv screen), just boggles me.
But I can't care too much. Tis the contradiction of a nation trying to figure out its values.
I hope we figure out, sooner, than later, that its ok to legitimize prostitution while we also support home and "values" and idolize disney stars who turn 18 and sexually ridiculous before our very eyes, causing a crisis because we expect this hokey dokey smiley portrayal of things when in reality, things get old, get gritty and world wise as the course of normal nature and life.
The States will too (get old, gritty and world wise).
But not the prostitutes. They are quite active and the rates are competitive.
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