Prostitution: What do you think of it ?

[-The Trade Federation-]

I've seen debates about whether prostitution, the act of giving sexual relations in exchange for money, should be legalized or criminalized. Some people often view prostitutes as vulgar street whores seeking money to get drugs. However, for many if not most of these prostitutes, the reality is different. A lot of prostitutes are often desesperate mothers viewing prostitution as their last solution in order to at least FEED their family, mainly their children, and give them a good life or college (or university) students prostituting themselves in order to pay their scholar bills and reach out for the job they've always wanted. Why do people stereotype prostitutes as drugged streetwhores ? What do you think about prostitutes ? Are they noble, courageous, heroic people or "street filth" ? I want to see your opinion.

My opinion is that prostitutes are very respectable and courageous people and should be respected for what they do for their families or their future. I consider the prostitutes' stereotype as highly insulting towards their acts and I believe prostitution should be legalized.

[Conserative Morality]

Prostitutes are hardly a single united type, you know? There are people who've been trafficked to other countries, people who've no other choice, people who choose to get into it...

[-The Trade Federation-]

Prostitutes are hardly a single united type, you know? There are people who've been trafficked to other countries, people who've no other choice, people who choose to get into it...

True, there are the ones who view it as last solution, the trafficked ones, etc...

[NERVUN]

I'm from Nevada and I live in a country with a rather large night trade.

Morally I don't have a problem with it.

I have a problem with prostitutes (especially children) being trafficked or harmed in any way and prevention of disease. Personally, I'd rather see a Nevada style system where it IS legal, but highly regulated to prevent the above.

[Geilinor]

I have no problem with it as long as it's safe.

[Spoder]

Human trafficking is an issue.

However, there is nothing disgusting about the state of being a prostitute. What is disgusting is when people are forced into prostitution.

[-The Trade Federation-]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

What do you think of prostitutes that prostitute themselves for no evident reasons or drugs ?

What do you think of TRAFFICKED prostitutes (including children) ?

[Bulgar Rouge]

Sweden has it thought out well, I pretty much agree with it.

[Geilinor]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

Prostitution is not an "easy" solution, it potentially opens people up to abuse.

[NERVUN]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

No happy with last, that implies that the social safety net ain't. Easy, that's up to them. Not my business.

What do you think of prostitutes that prostitute themselves for no evident reasons or drugs ?

Again, up to them. I've read enough to know that some people enjoy the work. It can be easy, allow you a flexible schedule, and can bring in the money. That's not to say ALL prostitutes enjoy that, but it can be. Who am I to say nay there?

What do you think of TRAFFICKED prostitutes (including children) ?

BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!

[Vamtrl]

Yea...legalizing prostitution is not all that is cracked up to be. Just look at the Netherlands for example. Number 1 destination for human trafficking.

[Galloism]

What I don't understand is that, in most of the United States, you can take backbreaking work, trading your body's strength and/or your mental endurance for money.

You can be a stripper, and trade your sexiness for money.

But if the plug goes in a hole, it's a crime.

I've never understood that.

[-The Trade Federation-]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

Prostitution is not an "easy" solution, it potentially opens people up to abuse.

Increased chances of abuse, yes.

However, welfare often doesn't give enough to sustain on and jobs at McDonalds or whatever aren't really the deluxe salary package...

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

As long as one is protected, I have no problem with it.

Human, women, men or children; Trafficking I have a serious problem with.

[Spoder]

What I don't understand is that, in most of the United States, you can take backbreaking work, trading your body's strength and/or your mental endurance for money.

You can be a stripper, and trade your sexiness for money.

But if the plug goes in a hole, it's a crime.

I've never understood that.

It's mostly just remnants of the old-world European beliefs which the US perpetuated in its creation.

You know. Christianity's "sex is original sin".

[Galloism]

What I don't understand is that, in most of the United States, you can take backbreaking work, trading your body's strength and/or your mental endurance for money.

You can be a stripper, and trade your sexiness for money.

But if the plug goes in a hole, it's a crime.

I've never understood that.

It's mostly just remnants of the old-world European beliefs which the US perpetuated in its creation.

You know. Christianity's "sex is original sin".

I, uh, thought only Mormons believed that.

[Serrian]

Without prostitution I'll never be able to lose my virginity

As long as it's kept safe and regulated, let it be legal.

[-The Trade Federation-]

It seems that some people consider prostitutes as "street filth".

May we hear why ? I am very curious.

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

That would be considered Survival Sex.

What do you think of prostitutes that prostitute themselves for no evident reasons or drugs?

Depends on which type of Prostitution: Street, Brothels, Escort, Sex Tourism, and Virtual.

[Spoder]

It's mostly just remnants of the old-world European beliefs which the US perpetuated in its creation.

You know. Christianity's "sex is original sin".

I, uh, thought only Mormons believed that.

I believe the New Testament directly calls sex original sin.

[Galloism]

I, uh, thought only Mormons believed that.

I believe the New Testament directly calls sex original sin.

Uh, no it does not.

Not at all.

Edit: Not that what the New Testament says is terribly relevant to most modern Christian beliefs, but let's not go down that rabbit hole.

[Furry Alairia and Algeria]

I, uh, thought only Mormons believed that.

I believe the New Testament directly calls sex original sin.

Archeuland #2

Belief cannot concur with fact here.

[Spoder]

I believe the New Testament directly calls sex original sin.

Uh, no it does not.

Not at all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Original_sin

Perhaps not directly.

[-The Trade Federation-]

What do you think of the prostitutes that view prostitution as a last/easy solution ?

That would be considered Survival Sex.

What do you think of prostitutes that prostitute themselves for no evident reasons or drugs?

Depends on which type of Prostitution: Street, Brothels, Escort, Sex Tourism, and Virtual.

Since this a thread about prostitution in general and not just a specific type, types like Street Prostitution, Brothel Prostitution, Escort, etc... will be discussed.

[Espresso and Insanity]

It should be legalized. I generally dislike the idea of prostitution, as I find it sad that some people resort to having sex with strangers to make ends meet, but it's stupid to criminalize it. It's even more stupid to shame prostitutes.