Prostitution Should be Legal

[Gaybaby94]

Here is my argument: What is so wrong with sex? The Puritans only believed sex should be saved for creation, but they were highly religious. For thousands of years, people thought that many different types of sex is wrong. Homosexuality, bestiality, polygamy, and prostitution. I think in a world where we are moving away from the "sex only to make babies" culture and more towards "sex because we are human" these forms of relationships should be made legal. We are humans of nature and by nature we were Meade to have sex like the other animals. Do you see animals taking in same sex? Yes. Do you see animals taking in multiple-sexual relationships? Yes. I am not bashing religion but it is because of religion that sex is restricted to the one and only form used to reproduce. They also say no sex until marriage which kstotally absurd. And look down upon abortion, homosexuality, bestiality, polygamy (except Mormons), and Prostitution. So why should the true nature of humans be restricted based on one's belief? So prostitution should be made legal, as well as homosexuality, bestiality, and polygamy.

[danny7]

the government finds it illegal becuz they dont get money out of it, and there is no tax for it, if it were legal most likely the government would create a sort of 'business' of this and get their cut of the money that goes into it... U no how the government is, they want to control everything

[Jupiter]

I still think that the STD issues come into play. But I think that everyone knows the problems with it.

But even though you think it's okay, doesn't mean that there are no more religious people.

To be honest, I really have no stance on it, it's not a huge issue. But... I think it'd be fine either way.


the government finds it illegal becuz they dont get money out of it, and there is no tax for it, if it were legal most likely the government would create a sort of 'business' of this and get their cut of the money that goes into it... U no how the government is, they want to control everything

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[Vonn]

the government finds it illegal becuz they dont get money out of it, and there is no tax for it, if it were legal most likely the government would create a sort of 'business' of this and get their cut of the money that goes into it... U no how the government is, they want to control everything

The government doesn't get any money out of lemonade stands, either.

As long as people have enough common sense to use protection and be careful, let them do their own thing. Sex is not as holy as some people like to make it out to be. Its purpose is to continue the species; the end. If someone wants to make some money out of it and not do porn, more power to 'em.

[trooneh]

I do agree that prostitution should be legal. The major reason it is so frowned upon, as was touched upon by the OP, is the Puritan basis for the United States. Most of the early settlers were Puritans, and their descendants still are going strong today. If there were government sanctioned brothels where prostitutes could work, then it would be possible to tax prostitution, giving another source of income to the government. It's one of the issues I disagree with, why we're able to tell (wo)men what they can and can not do with their bodies. If you want to sell yourself for sexual favors, then that should be your right, regardless of how others view it.

[trooneh]

Agreed... who are we to say what 2 consenting adults are and aren't allowed to do?

Regardless if money's involved it's nobody's business but the two people.

Perhaps it should be taxed as a service, though. I mean, we all know the government needs more money.

[Amnesiac]

I support the legalization of prostitution, polygamy and homosexuality (even though the latter isn't actually illegal), and no, they're not illegal because of some government conspiracy. Historically, social norms have dictated that these acts are wrong. There's no other reason.

As for bestiality, one has to take into consideration animal rights. There are a myriad of laws and regulations concerning treatment of animals, and legalizing bestiality would clash with all of these, basically. I can't say I fully support bestiality, because animals lack the ability to give consent. On the other hand, animals lack the ability to give consent to being bought and sold as well. It's an issue that's much more complicated than the others you listed.

[Gaybaby94]

As for bestiality, one has to take into consideration animal rights. There are a myriad of laws and regulations concerning treatment of animals, and legalizing bestiality would clash with all of these, basically. I can't say I fully support bestiality, because animals lack the ability to give consent. On the other hand, animals lack the ability to give consent to being bought and sold as well. It's an issue that's much more complicated than the others you listed.

If there's anybody who is for animal rights the most, I would probably be one of them. Although I have no interest in having sex with animals, I believe inter-species sex is part of nature. It happens all the time. And plus it is a big plus in evolution. Who knows maybe we'll evolve into human/horse/dig/pig hybrid. But fir bestiality my last argument applies.

[trooneh]

If there's anybody who is for animal rights the most, I would probably be one of them. Although I have no interest in having sex with animals, I believe inter-species sex is part of nature. It happens all the time. And plus it is a big plus in evolution. Who knows maybe we'll evolve into human/horse/dig/pig hybrid. But fir bestiality my last argument applies.

Inter-breeding is not possible, our DNA is not nearly close enough to other species to reproduce with them.

[StoppingTime]

Inter-breeding is not possible, our DNA is not nearly close enough to other species to reproduce with them.

Regardless, like Justin said, they obviously can't consent, which in this case, I think is different from consent to be bought/sold.

[antiabort]

i don't agree due to STDS and possibly increase in pregnancy. But if they figured out how to stop those 2 things then fine.

[Eclipsical]

the government finds it illegal becuz they dont get money out of it, and there is no tax for it, if it were legal most likely the government would create a sort of 'business' of this and get their cut of the money that goes into it... U no how the government is, they want to control everything

Bingo.

[ShatteredWings]

Perhaps it should be taxed as a service, though. I mean, we all know the government needs more money.

If it's a valid form if employment, the prostitute would be considered self-employed and have to pay taxes accordingly... so....

Yeah i don't see the problem. Your body, your life, your money. Have fun.

[aperson444]

Legalize it and set up consumer protection, anti-trust countermeasures and taxts.

Consumer protection: STD testing for prostitutes, subsidies for promoting condom use (but not enforcing it)
Taxes: Sales and business tax, the latter based on magnitude of the operation

Basically stop brothels from becoming massive corporations.

[Jupiter]

If it's a valid form if employment, the prostitute would be considered self-employed and have to pay taxes accordingly... so....

Yeah i don't see the problem. Your body, your life, your money. Have fun.

This might be the best thing I've seen on VT for a while.

[Eclipsical]

If it's a valid form if employment, the prostitute would be considered self-employed and have to pay taxes accordingly... so....

Yeah i don't see the problem. Your body, your life, your money. Have fun.

Which could also be why a prostitute(and pimp for that matter) prefer it to be illegal?

Also, if it were legal I think the whole "industry" would suffer in a way.

[ShatteredWings]

Basically stop brothels from becoming massive corporations.
No, it'll turn them into taxed corporations, which benefit the economy with the revenue increase

Which could also be why a prostitute(and pimp for that matter) prefer it to be illegal?
Probably. But... Hm. Losing 15-32% of income, versus potential jailtime.
I'd take the slight paycut.

Also, isn't prostitution (though not street-walking) legal in Reno?

[StoppingTime]

Wiki:

As of 2009, prostitution is illegal under state law in Clark County (which contains Las Vegas) and under county or municipal law in Washoe County (which contains Reno), Carson City (an independent city), Douglas County, and Lincoln County. The other 12 Nevada counties permit licensed brothels in certain specified areas or cities...

So no, not in Reno.

[ShatteredWings]

Reno NV? If so, no. It's illegal in all of Washoe County.

Wiki:



So no, not in Reno.

...I thought it was. My bad.

[trooneh]

...I thought it was. My bad.

Makes me wonder.... nah :P

Anyways, from what I've heard, isn't Holland actually backtracking on its relatively lax prostitution laws?

[Texas warrior]

If you make prostitution legal what happens, some horny perv get's laid and does not spend 3 years in jail.

If you keep If you make prostitution illegal what happens, we keep a taboo that does nothing damages are ability to move forward because some guy 2000 years ago got high on weed and wrote in a religiousness text that prostitution is wrong.

[beplubber24]

it's is illegal

[TheMatrix]

It should be legal, but taxed. Just like any other business.

it's is illegal
No, really?