[~Kizwiz~]

Should we legalese prostitution?

Who does it harm and how?

Should we follow places like Amsterdam and take it off the streets into save house?

Would it eliminate child prostitution?

Would it stop the illegal trafficking of them?

[lily.]

Yes, we should legalise it, because it would then be safer for the women who choose it as their profession. If it were legalised, safeguards could be put in place to protect the women from violent 'clients' and pimps.

People say that there wouldn't be as much money to be made if it were legalised. I disagree. If the women weren't handing over a percentage of their earnings to their pimp, surely they would be better off.

Also, it would take it off the streets, and make it less offensive to those who disagree with it. If it were in the privacy of a sauna, then it would be out of the public eye.

[lily.]

Oh, and I forgot to add... I don't think it would eliminate child prostitution, because there would still be a demand for that, as there are many sick individuals out there.. and it also wouldn't stop trafficking either because there would still be people who were doing it "off the books".

[Razmataz]

Well, with there being a "brothel" no less that 10 minutes walk away from me, I can't really see the problem with legalising prostitution, women want to have sex for a living, be an unvideoed porn star....if thats what they want to do, then surely they have human rights?

But certainly agree with L on this, the protection would be needed to raise a couple of barriers, and it won't completely stamp out the sickness of child prostitution and trafficking.

[~Kizwiz~]

I think it should be legalised. it would protect woman who at the moment either walk the streets or work in certain parlors. They have a big cut of their earning taken away and dont have the proper health care. In Holland they make sure that sex workers have access to good medical treatment and this helps.

They have people making sure they are safe.

And in these times... everyone, no matter what profession they do, needs to feel safe

[Psylocke]

Should we legalese prostitution?

Definatly,It would make the world safer for ALOT of women

Who does it harm and how?

It may harm a relationship between an unfaithfull man/woman,but that happens if your gonna pay or not.It also might be affecting an unstable girl who is goiung on the game for drugs etc

Should we follow places like Amsterdam and take it off the streets into save house?

Definatly

Would it eliminate child prostitution?
God i hope so,but simpley it wont,Freaks will always be around,the only way to stop them is to catch them.

Would it stop the illegal trafficking of them?

Yes

[easypeasy]

Should we legalese prostitution?
yes, its safer for sex workers and their clients

Who does it harm and how?
Nobody if its handled right

Should we follow places like Amsterdam and take it off the streets into save house?yes, Amsterdam is great

Would it eliminate child prostitution?
no, why would a pedo pay to have sex with an adult?

Would it stop the illegal trafficking of them?
Nope,not a chance. the two matters are unrelated.

[Lauren]

Look like I am against the majority here - but I don't think it should be legalised. Many of the reasons include safety but these women KNOW what they're getting themselves in for, the moment they accept cash for sexual favours - if they then choose to do this and are hurt in the process I can safely say my sympathy is limited.

And many people are arguing about the prostitutes handing most of their money over the pimps, and so not getting a fair proportion of what they are "owed" - Well so what. Try getting a conventional job in Tesco and then they will get all the money they have safely earned and they won't be going against the law in the mean time.

Prostitution is against the law and I think it's about time we saw criminal cases against prostitutes and pimps instead of just letting them dirty up our streets - and in the long run it's better for their own health.

[easypeasy]

yeah like we need to fill all those empty prison cells........

[lily.]

Originally posted by easypeasy
yeah like we need to fill all those empty prison cells........

Now Now.. Be respectful to others who's opinion differs from your own please.

*oooh, I sounded like a schoolteacher then.. *

[easypeasy]

Originally posted by Stropz

Now Now.. Be respectful to others who's opinion differs from your own please.

*oooh, I sounded like a schoolteacher then.. *

though my reply was sarcastic it wasnt intended as a personal insult, sorry if it came across that way.

[lily.]

Aww... flowers..

And, yeah, I just don't want all these great debate threads to turn into arguments.. I'm really enjoying having some decent conversations on here....

[easypeasy]

thats fair enough, I can respect Lauren for speaking out with an opinion that differs from the crowd, thats a strength.
I find her beliefs a bit extreme though, hehe

[Lauren]

Originally posted by easypeasy
thats fair enough, I can respect Lauren for speaking out with an opinion that differs from the crowd, thats a strength.
I find her beliefs a bit extreme though, hehe

Thats fair enough

But my opinions on the prison system - we need to build more prisons, have them less luxury and just keep to the bare minimum. Thus we have space!
If someone is going to do something illegal and criminal (prostitution) surely they should then be treated the same way as criminals?

[lily.]

Good idea for a new debate thread Lauren ... the judicial system.. or the prison system... go for it.. make a thread girl!

I'm really enjoying these threads.. seriously.

[easypeasy]

I just dont see how we can stand by laws that have not been serving their purpose for so long, I think the basic question is "Can sex be solely a recreational pastime?" which then leads onto whether it should be viewed as any other leisure/recreational pursuit.......

[Lauren]

Originally posted by easypeasy
I just dont see how we can stand by laws that have not been serving their purpose for so long, I think the basic question is "Can sex be solely a recreational pastime?" which then leads onto whether it should be viewed as any other leisure/recreational pursuit.......

Anyone taking the view that sex can be an occupational past time should also be aware of the risks it involves and not expect the law to keep them safe.

[lily.]

Is it illegal in this country to be an actor/actress in a pornographic film?

I'm not sure where the law stands on that. However, if it's legal, then what's the difference? Surely that's similar to prostitution.

[andybigbro]

No i dont think we should legalise prostitutuion as it is very dangerous and people may have diseases and it could spread quicker

[easypeasy]

Originally posted by Lauren

Anyone taking the view that sex can be an occupational past time should also be aware of the risks it involves and not expect the law to keep them safe.

as long as sensible precautions are taken whats the difference?

In amsterdam the system is safer because these precautions are enforced. I may be making myself a target by revealing this but i know from experience.

It was a long time ago and i was a lot more reckless back then though.

[MarkWaldorf]

Yes it should.

There are loads of woman who chose this as their way of life, maybe the only way they can earn money. Some might have been rejected from jobs, due to no qualifications or lack of experience. So they're forced into working the streets. It's not legal to sell your body for sex, so people shouldn't care about it. Yes, it does come with danger, but legalising it could mean more CCTV camera's on the streets and more night patrol.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by andybigbro
No i dont think we should legalise prostitutuion as it is very dangerous and people may have diseases and it could spread quicker

Yes but if it was legalised then there would be better health checks for the sex workers. Amsterdam has this and it works really well

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Stropz
Is it illegal in this country to be an actor/actress in a pornographic film?

I'm not sure where the law stands on that. However, if it's legal, then what's the difference? Surely that's similar to prostitution.

It's legal.

But thats the point, it's clearly outlined as being outlined, whereas prostitution is classed as being illegal. Surely these prostitutes should follow the law like the rest of us?

[Lauren]

Originally posted by Markus™
There are loads of woman who chose this as their way of life, maybe the only way they can earn money. Some might have been rejected from jobs, due to no qualifications or lack of experience.

1) There's MANY jobs out there that doesn't require qualifications.
2) There's open universities, and FE colleges that will provide any qualifications they may need.
Turning to prostitution for money is not an argument that can really be backed up.

Me and you have already had this disagreement in the past though, so lets not go there. We have both had the chance to say our views now

[easypeasy]

its funny how i would consider visiting a dutch prostitute but wouldnt dream of it here, its not the legal thing that scares me, its just the principle of a pimp exploiting a women and the gamble of sexual health that would put me off.

Over there the girls are respected and treated decently.