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how about now then - why not just legalise the whole thing?
I don't know. Probably half religious reasons and half because the status quo is easier than change. Who would support the legalization of prostitution. Only libertarians, the right won't because of religion and the left wont because it would be "taking advantage" of women, like they couldn't make their own mind up.
so should they be able to claim welfare or pay taxes?
In some counties in Nevada prostitution is legal, so in those areas I think they should be allowed to collect un-employment benefits if they have paid into a government required fund, same with welfare payments. If they pay taxes, then they are entitled to welfare just like anyone else, as long as their occupation is legal.
I wasn't aware of that, but I'd still be concerned with the possibility of young runaways finding themselves entwined in a sorry occupation with no means of escape if we were to allow prostitution.
Right, because young runaways nowadays NEVER find themselves entwined in the crack-infused, violent and abusive prostitution associated with pimps.
Make it legal, establish brothels and the girls would be a lot safer.
[QUOTEhe=shooting4life;29040892]Only in America is it illegal to sell something that you can give away for free.[/quote]
that has nothing to do with the question and is a totally different topic. No one asked you if it should be legal, I happen to agree but legal or not, the question is: should Prostitutes be allowed to collect welfare and the answer, of course should be no. BTW, I don't know where you get your ideas, but it isn't illegal everywhere in our country. It is left up to the states and counties.
Only in America is it illegal to sell something that you can give away for free.
Right. The cops can't do anything even if you screw 100 people a day. But even if a single nickel changes hands and they see it....off to jail you go. So unbelievably asenine.
Right, because young runaways nowadays NEVER find themselves entwined in the crack-infused, violent and abusive prostitution associated with pimps.
Make it legal, establish brothels and the girls would be a lot safer.
Considering the size and scope of sex slavery in the USA, an estimated 100,000.....I have to agree.
FYI- with regards to the making it illegal to stop the spread of VD....I can see that. Lewis and Clarks expedition was struck by a VD outbreak and on the return trip as he got back to the frontier he forbid his men from taking part when approached by madams with their girls in tow.
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Should prostitutes be allowed to claim welfare?
