Are you all for or against prostitution? I personally am against it, though most people I know actually favor it.

Against!!

In short, for it.

For those that are for it, please share your reasons.

Look, it's not called "the oldest profession" for nothing. Putting it simply it's going to be around for as long as mankind is around.

It's about time the government realizes that it is never going to go away and that it should be legalized, regulated, and taxed. Why have it not benefit the government? It's regulation would mean mandatory health inspections, benefits for the workers and their protection, and mandatory condom use.


I watch to see how Nevada is handling it and it seems like that they have no trouble.

I'm against it.

I believe that sexual intimacy is something that is meant to be shared by a couple in a loving relationship. It's not meant to be bought and sold.

Let's keep the language clean. This is a PG-13 site.

Look, it's not called "the oldest profession" for nothing. Putting it simply it's going to be around for as long as mankind is around.

It's about time the government realizes that it is never going to go away and that it should be legalized, regulated, and taxed. Why have it not benefit the government? It's regulation would mean mandatory health inspections, benefits for the workers and their protection, and mandatory condom use.


I watch to see how Nevada is handling it and it seems like that they have no trouble.


Nevada has done a good job of handling legalized prostitution. I have relatives who live there and they have said there have been issues of prostitutes claiming that brothel owners are unfair to them by keeping them at the brothels almost 24/7. But other than that there are no others issues in Nevada with prostitution. I agree with you prostitution will never eliminated.

I'm for it. Its not that I have any interest in if for myself, I don't, but for people who are interested in it, than that's really up to them.

Nevada has done a good job of handling legalized prostitution. I have relatives who live there and they have said there have been issues of prostitutes claiming that brothel owners are unfair to them by keeping them at the brothels almost 24/7. But other than that there are no others issues in Nevada with prostitution. I agree with you prostitution will never eliminated.

That's no different from other company bosses making their employees do over-time and taking advantage. That goes on in almost every business.

It'll be around regardless, I don't disagree. There's too many downsides:

1)Just because someone doesn't test positive for any STD's, it doesn't mean they're clean.

2)Pregnancy is still a risk, even with a condom.


5)It has the potential to ruin many marriages.

(i don't see this post but i got it from james's quote)

none of those things are unique to prostitution, they're about sex in general. if a consenting adult wants to pay money to risk diseases and pregnancy, that's not the government's nor the rest of society's business. besides, what's the difference besides doing it for free and doing it for a price? those risks are still equally there.

regarding #3 (and 4), she has to already be predisposed to misbehavior in order to do that. a well-raised child wouldn't suddenly turn on their parents, throw their education in the trash and sell their bodies just because it's legal. that's a simply child-rearing issue, not a government issue.

(i don't see this post but i got it from james's quote)

none of those things are unique to prostitution, they're about sex in general. if a consenting adult wants to pay money to risk diseases and pregnancy, that's not the government's nor the rest of society's business.

regarding #3 (and 4), she has to already be predisposed to misbehavior in order to do that. a well-raised child wouldn't suddenly turn on their parents, throw their education in the trash and sell their bodies just because it's legal. that's a simply child-rearing issue, not a government issue.


Even those that were raised properly will often experiment to at least some extent. That's one of the biggest problems I see. Many will experiment and it can have long-term consequences.

Since Darren's post I replied to got deleted I decided to delete mine.

Against!!!! whoever heard of.... a women selling her body like it's an object.

Against!!!! whoever heard of.... a women selling her body like it's an object.


Some have such low self-esteem that they'll do it without hesitation. Most men I know are for it, which didn't really surprise me.

Some have such low self-esteem that they'll do it without hesitation. Most men I know are for it, which didn't really surprise me.


It just sickens me, I know why most women do it, because they have to or have some sort of problems of their own.

I would also like to add, I don't persoanlly agree with women selling their bodies for money, but again the decision is their's, not mine, and that is another reason I voted for it.

I'm against it. Tears apart too many families, among other horrible things.

I would also like to add, I don't persoanlly agree with women selling their bodies for money, but again the decision is their's, not mine, and that is another reason I voted for it.


Mike, first off, love the avatar! Second off (back on track, lol), women do not make that decision out of love for prostitution, they make it out of either deep troubles within them selves, money or low self esteem. I knew a girl in high school who ran away from home to become a prostitute because she just wanted somebody to love her and some extra dough. When women hit rock bottom they realize there is always one thing that can sell that easy and convenient- their body. So as long as there's a society of men that will support and contribute to prostitution, women will keep selling themselves. If there's no more clients, there's no more prostitutes.

I say if you are smart and use protection, go for it.

I am sort of on both sides on this. Frankly I think it should be legal. If a woman wants to sell her body for sex, and if a man wants to pay a woman for sex, then thats between them. There are bigger crimes out there that need attention more than prostitution. I say not only legalize this, but legalize reefer too.


Myself there is no way I would ever pay for sex, or want to be a part of this. Sex is so much better between two people who really care about each other. Prostitues are like strippers, acting (and badly), like they care about the person they are with.

This discussion made me think of one of my favorite Barney Miller eps. In its first season, Barney Miller had an episode entitled "The Courtesans", where the detectives keep busting a bunch of hookers. Lots of great lines.

Wojo: If a guy's gotta pay for it, he don't deserve it!
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Wojo: No lady sleeps with a man for money. What brings you up here, Mrs. Miller?

Elizabeth Miller: I came to get a check from Barney.
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(booking a Puerto Rican hooker)

Chano: Miss del Fuego. I came from a very small fishing village in Puerto Rico.

Del Fuego: Me, too.

Chano: I came here. I worked very hard. I learned to speak English.

Del Fuego: Me, too.

Chano: And today I am proud to serve the public and be known as one of New York's finest.

Del Fuego: Me, too!
****************
Wojo: (filling out arrest report) Address?

Linda: 542 East 68th Street.

Wojo: Hey, you must do pretty good, huh? That's a very rich neighborhood.

Linda: I'm a very good dancer.

Wojo: Dancer! Ha!

Linda: Oh, nothing fancy. Just your average, every day hoofer.

Wojo: Occupation? Hoofer. H-O-O-K-E-R.

Since Darren's post I replied to got deleted I decided to delete mine.
I appreciate that.

Members should know better than to post that kind of language on this site. For those who must use profanity, they have to allow the system to filter it out, and not go around it with these ***. I'm not directing this to you at all, James.

You do realize that prositution is not only limited to women, right?

Though it is in the minority there are male prostitues for women to go to and you also can't forget about homosexual activity; from my knowledge most male prostitutes are for the gays.

Wll I don't like to say I'm for it because that might imply I think its some kind of great lifestyle. But I don't think it should be illegal.

I'm neither for nor against. I wish it wasn't around, but kinda accept the fact that it is.

I was friends with a girl who used to be a prostitute. She had been a teenage runaway and it was the only way she could make money. I don't think throwing her in jail would have helped her situation any. On the other hand, any guy that would take advantage of a girl that desperate should be put in jail.... I see both sides of it.

Prostitues are like strippers, acting (and badly), like they care about the person they are with.

Now that one I have to disagree with. There is a big difference between doing a dance for someone and having sex for money. I don't personally approve in either form, but I do see a difference.

Now that one I have to disagree with. There is a big difference between doing a dance for someone and having sex for money. I don't personally approve in either form, but I do see a difference.



What I was saying is that strippers and prostitutes are similar in the aspect that they dont care about the person they are with. Strippers couldnt care less about the guys they dance for, and hookers dont care about the guys that pay them for sex.

What I was saying is that strippers and prostitutes are similar in the aspect that they dont care about the person they are with. Strippers couldnt care less about the guys they dance for, and hookers dont care about the guys that pay them for sex.

Well, I don't think they are supposed to. Do most service-provider businesses care about the people they do work for?

There have been strippers (exotic dancers) who have been stalked by clients because the client thought there was a connection and then they stumbled onto the dancer making out with their real boyfriend.

I have heard stories about this. People don't realize it's just "work".

I appreciate that.

Members should know better than to post that kind of language on this site. For those who must use profanity, they have to allow the system to filter it out, and not go around it with these ***. I'm not directing this to you at all, James.

Janice, you're a moderator, right? You should know that words can sometimes slip or opinions can run hot (as in angry, people!) and emotional when discussing a topic such as this. I did not get to see the original post which was deleted, but the point is there's plenty of bad language running around in PG-13 movies too believe it or not. No one should have to curb their language just because some 13 year old kid might stumble onto any of our threads - frankly, it would not surprise me if that same 13 year old heard the same language at home or at school on a regular basis!

Janice, you're a moderator, right? You should know that words can sometimes slip or opinions can run hot (as in angry, people!) and emotional when discussing a topic such as this. I did not get to see the original post which was deleted, but the point is there's plenty of bad language running around in PG-13 movies too believe it or not. No one should have to curb their language just because some 13 year old kid might stumble onto any of our threads - frankly, it would not surprise me if that same 13 year old heard the same language at home or at school on a regular basis!
And you're not a moderator. The language was inappropriate, and I made the decision to delete it. This was not said in the heat of an argument. It was written in a list. I moderate Chit Chat, and I find this out of bounds (below). Perhaps if you had seen it before you attempted to call me out on it, you might agree. Maybe not. The discussion ends here. It's in the rules.

4)It will encourage many young women to experiment this behavior. I don't want a girlfriend that's been stuffed with a thousand c*cks.

Against!!!! whoever heard of.... a women selling her body like it's an object.
THANK YOU!!! I for one cannot believe that there are people who actually think that it is okay and acceptable for a woman to sell her body to other people like her body is a sex object. It is sad and ABSOLUTELY wrong and any woman who would ever do such a thing is sickeningly lacking in true self-respect. Legalizing it is like encouraging it and saying that it is okay and acceptable in our society and it is absolutely, across-the-board NOT okay and acceptable. It is SICK. Women who are prostitutes are doing an utter disgrace to themselves because they are human beings who do not deserve to be sold, or their bodies sold, like objects. Slavery to the black race was sickening and a disgrace in our country and so should prostitution be to women for our society today. Just because it's "the world's oldest profession" does NOT make it right in my book.

Honestly, I don't care either way. Its not my body, so why should it be my choice. Personally I wouldn't have sex for money, but hey whatever floats your boat.

THANK YOU!!! I for one cannot believe that there are people who actually think that it is okay and acceptable for a woman to sell her body to other people like her body is a sex object. It is sad and ABSOLUTELY wrong and any woman who would ever do such a thing is sickeningly lacking in true self-respect. Legalizing it is like encouraging it and saying that it is okay and acceptable in our society and it is absolutely, across-the-board NOT okay and acceptable. It is SICK. Women who are prostitutes are doing an utter disgrace to themselves because they are human beings who do not deserve to be sold, or their bodies sold, like objects. Slavery to the black race was sickening and a disgrace in our country and so should prostitution be to women for our society today. Just because it's "the world's oldest profession" does NOT make it right in my book.

:clap:

Prostitution is immoral and unethical. It is abusing the bodies that our
heavenly father gave us. As a Christian, I find it appalling and shameful.

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Are you all for or against prostitution? I personally am against it, though most people I know actually favor it.

Come on Darren. In reality prostitution is just a service like any other. Just like if you hired a plumber, electrician, magician, storyteller, clown, etc.

It's a combination of the basic American principles of freedom of expression along with free maket enterprise. That is why many western socities either allow it or look the other way and concentrate on more seriouis crimes.

It'll always go on whether people like it or not i.e. that's why it's called the oldest profession on earth.

http://i37.tinypic.com/11sds9d.jpg

Where did you get that placard from?

Come on Darren. In reality prostitution is just a service like any other. Just like if you hired a plumber, electrician, magician, storyteller, clown, etc.

It's a combination of the basic American principles of freedom of expression along with free maket enterprise. That is why many western socities either allow it or look the other way and concentrate on more seriouis crimes.

It'll always go on whether people like it or not i.e. that's why it's called the oldest profession on earth.


Plumbers, electricians, magicians, clowns, etc...are all professions that are not only legal, but do not violate any code of ethics or morals. If your 17-18 year old daughter said "Mom, Dad; I want to be a prostitute". I'm pretty sure you're not going to be happy about it. It's not only a matter of legal/illegal. It's just as much a moral issue.

If you want to talk about decriminalizing prostitution, I'm not against that at all. But, the pros do not outweigh the cons IMO.

I think it's disgusting and that's all I have to say about it.

And people say that I have weird threads..... *Whistles*......:whistle:

And people say that I have weird threads..... *Whistles*......:whistle:

No comment ;)

I think it's disgusting and that's all I have to say about it.
'Nuff said. ;)

One of my favorite novels of all-time is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, a historical Christian romance story of a devoted, kind Christian farmer who is told by God to marry a "soiled dove". Since I first read it back in 2004, I've bought many a copy for my female friends and family members. Both Christians and non-Christians have told me they loved it. It doesn't gloss over prostitution or sugar coat it...it's very frank.

One of my favorite novels of all-time is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, a historical Christian romance story of a devoted, kind Christian farmer who is told by God to marry a "soiled dove". Since I first read it back in 2004, I've bought many a copy for my female friends and family members. Both Christians and non-Christians have told me they loved it. It doesn't gloss over prostitution or sugar coat it...it's very frank.
Reminds me of the Prophet Hosea. God told him to marry an "adulterous wife". (in other words a prostitute) So he married Gomer the daughter of Diblaim with whom he would later have three children.

Reminds me of the Prophet Hosea. God told him to marry an "adulterous wife". (in other words a prostitute) So he married Gomer the daughter of Diblaim with whom he would later have three children.
This novel was indeed based on the book of Hosea from the Old Testament. :cool:

This novel was indeed based on the book of Hosea from the Old Testament. :cool:
Wow! It would never have occurred to me write a novel (or read one!) based on the story of Hosea. I must admit I'm very intrigued though!

One of my favorite novels of all-time is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, a historical Christian romance story of a devoted, kind Christian farmer who is told by God to marry a "soiled dove". Since I first read it back in 2004, I've bought many a copy for my female friends and family members. Both Christians and non-Christians have told me they loved it. It doesn't gloss over prostitution or sugar coat it...it's very frank.
Sounds like a great read!

You guys should totally read it - it is an INCREDIBLE story. Here are a couple of reviews from Amazon:

In this splendid retelling of the biblical story of Hosea, bestselling author Francine Rivers pens a heartbreaking romance between a prostitute and the upright and kind farmer who marries her; the story also functions as a reminder of God's unconditional love for his people. Redeeming Love opens with the Gold Rush of 1850 and its rough-and-tumble atmosphere of greed and desire. Angel, who was sold into prostitution as a child, has learned to distrust all men, who see her only as a way to satisfy their lust. When the virtuous and spiritual-minded Michael Hosea is told by God to marry this "soiled dove," he obeys, despite his misgivings. As Angel learns to love him, she begins to hope again but is soon overwhelmed by fear and returns to her old life. Rivers shines in her ability to weave together spiritual themes and sexual tension in a well-told story, a talent that has propelled her into the spotlight as one of the most popular novelists in the genre of Christian fiction. This is one of her best.

Rivers has rewritten a secular historical romance of the same name (Bantam, 1991) for the Christian market, and it is a splendid piece of work exploring both physical love and a love of God. Angel, a young, hardened prostitute sold into "the life" as a child, has no interest in God or religion. Then she meets Michael Hosea, a devout Christian who tells her it is his mission to save her. After being badly beaten, Angel decides to take Michael up on his offer of marriage. Eventually, she learns not only to love Michael but to love God as well. There is not one false note in this wonderful novel. The publisher's foreword rates the book "PG" for its adult themes and subplots of rape and incest. However, these are handled with great sensitivity and are very much a part of the story's development. Very highly recommended for most libraries.

Against

Some women may want to be free, but going into prostitution gets you strange diseases such as AIDS and HIV.

against it. i just think its morally wrong and i dont see any benefits from it.

And people say that I have weird threads..... *Whistles*......:whistle:


Darren J, you may wear my "weird" crown for a day! :D ;) *takes off crown and places it on Darren's head.* but it's just a LOANER!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

against it. i just think its morally wrong and i dont see any benefits from it.
Ditto!!!

Ditto!!!

What??

I thought you would be for it CAT lover! :lol:

What??

I thought you would be for it CAT lover! :lol:
:rolleyes: :lol:

Darren J, you may wear my "weird" crown for a day! :D ;) *takes off crown and places it on Darren's head.* but it's just a LOANER!!!!!!!!!!!!!:lol:


Prostitution is a legitimate concern. Nothing weird about it, so you can keep your crown.

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A New Movement is Growing in The Country Among Straight
Men Who Want Sex But Have No Time For Romance!

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A New Movement is Growing in The Country Among Straight
Men Who Want Sex But Have No Time For Romance!


LOL! That is hilarious! Where are those signs from??

LOL! That is hilarious! Where are those signs from??

Around the web. Those are not real. Could you imagine?

LOL! That is hilarious! Where are those signs from??
Photoshop!

Prostitution is a legitimate concern. Nothing weird about it, so you can keep your crown.

The crown can be your pimp cap for the day.

I'm against it. I see no good coming from it.

Around the web. Those are not real. Could you imagine?

Actually I CAN imagine those being real.

It is a scientific FACT that male mammals DO naturally seek more variety than female animals ESPECIALLY primates like humans.

Look at chimps, gorillas, baboons, etc. and the males of those species have several females as mates as you find that among most mammals i.e. no monogamy.

The funny thing is I even saw on National Geographic that "prostitution" does go on in the animal world but it's with birds bring food to get a mate. I mean they don't have bird money do they? :lol:

So I could imagine someone putting up those signs for real SOMEWHERE in the world. After all, it is a HUMONGOUS world out there! :wave:

I'm against it. I see no good coming from it.

But isn't prostitution pretty much legal in Sweden or the police basically look the other way?

But isn't prostitution pretty much legal in Sweden or the police basically look the other way?
I'm pretty sure it's legal in Sweden, as well as Turkey.

Actually I CAN imagine those being real.

It is a scientific FACT that male mammals DO naturally seek more variety than female animals ESPECIALLY primates like humans.

Look at chimps, gorillas, baboons, etc. and the males of those species have several females as mates as you find that among most mammals i.e. no monogamy.

The funny thing is I even saw on National Geographic that "prostitution" does go on in the animal world but it's with birds bring food to get a mate. I mean they don't have bird money do they? :lol:

So I could imagine someone putting up those signs for real SOMEWHERE in the world. After all, it is a HUMONGOUS world out there! :wave:

Males have a higher sex drive and are aroused much more easily than women are.

Which is why men seek out unattached sex a lot more than women do; and they are more willing to pay for it. Women, for the most part, want a relationship whereas men sometimes just want the sex with no attachment.

Males have a higher sex drive and are aroused much more easily than women are.

Which is why men seek out unattached sex a lot more than women do; and they are more willing to pay for it. Women, for the most part, want a relationship whereas men sometimes just want the sex with no attachment.

That's because men have a lot more TESTOSTERONE than women which is the sex hormone.

Also that "prostitution" in the animal kingdom goes on with more than just birds. Some mammals do it too but it's with food and maybe shelther, no dodo money. :happyface

I'm pretty sure it's legal in Sweden, as well as Turkey.

Turkey??!?? Turkey is an Islamic country so that would be shocking.

In Islam sex outside of marriage is strictly forbidden but they can have up to 4 wives if they can take care of them. :lol:

I'm pretty sure it's legal in Sweden, as well as Turkey.

In Turkey it's legal and regulated. However, Turkey is one of Europe's worst when it comes to human trafficking.

For Sweden it is illegal to pay for sex but not the prostitute. The criminal charges are for the paying client and not the one offering sexual services.

In Turkey it's legal and regulated. However, Turkey is one of Europe's worst when it comes to human trafficking.

For Sweden it is illegal to pay for sex but not the prostitute. The criminal charges are for the paying client and not the one offering sexual services.

Do you know how they justify that in Turkey because that's strictly against Islam?

Do you know how they justify that in Turkey because that's strictly against Islam?

That I do not know.

In Turkey it's legal and regulated. However, Turkey is one of Europe's worst when it comes to human trafficking.

For Sweden it is illegal to pay for sex but not the prostitute. The criminal charges are for the paying client and not the one offering sexual services.
Thanks for confirming that, James. I was almost positive I heard once on the news that prostitution was legal in Turkey. I also read that it's legal in New Zealand, France, Brazil, even Iran and Israel!!

Do you know how they justify that in Turkey because that's strictly against Islam?
Although Islam is the predominant religion in Turkey the country is officially a secular state. Another words there is no official religion in Turkey and therefore Islamic beliefs have no bearing on Turkey's laws.

Thanks for confirming that, James. I was almost positive I heard once on the news that prostitution was legal in Turkey. I also read that it's legal in New Zealand, France, Brazil, even Iran and Israel!!

Iran is a no, it is illegal there.

Regarding the rest New Zealand is the only one that allows brothels "organized prostitution" whereas the others do not allow that.

Iran is a no, it is illegal there.

Regarding the rest New Zealand is the only one that allows brothels "organized prostitution" whereas the others do not allow that.

I've got a relative who lived in the U.K. for a while and although it's technically against they law they allow it as long as it 2 people or less to an establishment so it's not a "house".

Individual women can place ads in papers in the U.K. and the authorities generally look the other way so it's sort of legal in the U.K.

I've got a relative who lived in the U.K. for a while and although it's technically against they law they allow it as long as it 2 people or less to an establishment so it's not a "house".

Individual women can place ads in papers in the U.K. and the authorities generally look the other way so it's sort of legal in the U.K.

Yeah the majority of Europe has it legal but does not allow brothels or organized activity. It's also for the most part not regulated.

I'm afraid to give my opinion in this thread because it might be coped and pasted to Facebook. I don't need people on Facebook judging me based on my opinions.

JamesG is right about Swedish laws. It's perfectly legal to be a prostitute, but it's not legal to buy his or her services. I guess these laws have come about as many prostitutes are victims of sad circumstances, as someone already mentioned in this thread, and they don't want to punish them. I think all prostitution should be illegal though, as I don't see it as a good thing. Some of the prostitutes will of course need help, not punishment, but I don't see why that couldn't be arranged.

And about Iran, prostitution is supposed to be illegal there, but people have found a way to get around those laws. A man can get married to a woman, have sex with her, and then divorce her after a short time, maybe even one single day. And as a man is allowed to have several (at least four) wives at the same time according to Islam, it wouldn't surprise me, if many of those men, maybe even most of them, have an "official" wife, but get married to other women for a short time just for some sex.

I'm afraid to give my opinion in this thread because it might be coped and pasted to Facebook. I don't need people on Facebook judging me based on my opinions.

Don't be afraid to give your opinion. :) I don't think anyone would judge you.

I fully agree with Sharop. Don't be afraid to say what you think. I don't think anyone will copy it and paste it onto Facebook, or any other site, for that matter.

I fully agree with Sharop. Don't be afraid to say what you think. I don't think anyone will copy it and paste it onto Facebook, or any other site, for that matter.
I third that!!

I'm afraid to give my opinion in this thread because it might be coped and pasted to Facebook. I don't need people on Facebook judging me based on my opinions.

You can't be that naive. You can make up any screen name on this site you want and you are totally ANONYMOUS.

NO ONE will know who you are on facebook unless you gave it out here which is stupid! ;)

Even so we live in a country of FREEDOM and FREE SPEECH so you have nothing to fear. If you have misgivings later then just tell the idiots on facebook that you changed your mind so go ahead and tell us wussy! :wave:

P.S. I love Family Ties too!! I gotta get season 2 and eventually the entire series on DVD. Alex and Skippy were the funniest characters.

You can't be that naive. You can make up any screen name on this site you want and you are totally ANONYMOUS.

NO ONE will know who you are on facebook unless you gave it out here which is stupid! ;)

Even so we live in a country of FREEDOM and FREE SPEECH so you have nothing to fear. If you have misgivings later then just tell the idiots on facebook that you changed your mind so go ahead and tell us wussy! :wave:

P.S. I love Family Ties too!! I gotta get season 2 and eventually the entire series on DVD. Alex and Skippy were the funniest characters.
She's not naive or a wuss. She has GOOD reason to believe that people have copied conversations from here, and pasted them onto Facebook. There, those conversations were then analyzed and mocked.

If that's really true, I'm glad I'm not a member on Facebook. Can it really be true though? I've had my share of internet bullies over the years, but they've never actually followed me from one site to another.

I'm afraid to give my opinion in this thread because it might be coped and pasted to Facebook. I don't need people on Facebook judging me based on my opinions.

don't be scaaared :lol:. You probably tell all your friends on email and facebook about opinions you don't like.

don't be scaaared :lol:. You probably tell all your friends on email and facebook about opinions you don't like.

I share my opinions with my friends, but I don't copy and paste entire conversations from here to Facebook.

Well as some of you know, I am not shy about saying my opinions here. As far as I am concerned people can do with my statements with what they please. I know where I stand.

I share my opinions with my friends, but I don't copy and paste entire conversations from here to Facebook.

that's cool then. i was just making sure you weren't a hypocrite :).

that's cool then. i was just making sure you weren't a hypocrite :).
Right, we all know how important it is to get the approval of someone who gets banned on his 11th post. :lol:

Right, we all know how important it is to get the approval of someone who gets banned on his 11th post. :lol:
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I voted Against.....

I think its aweful for ppl who dont even know each other to want to do it!!!!!

My friend got a ride home the other day and the lady driver asked if he wanted to ..... -- SHE DOESNT EVEN KNOW HIM!!!!!!!!!! -- He said 'NO Thanx' and when got home,he called and complained.... They said they would look into it which I doubt they really will.....


EDIT:

I think this thread would be better on the political base as this is a hot topic (Contraversal) and hot topics are not favoured anywhere really but the politcal section......

If 2 consenting adults want to exchange money for sex, I see no problem with it nor is it anyone's business. If you don't wanna do it, don't participate, it's that simple.

For those that are for it, please share your reasons.

Bodily autonomy. The ones against it should share their reasons for thinking they have the right to tell others what they can and cannot do with their own bodies

Against!!!! whoever heard of.... a women selling her body like it's an object.

Oh, but it's okay for a woman to use my body to fix her sink, or replace the starter in her car?

The way I look at it, men are going to have to pay for it one way or the other, so what's so bad about having the price agreed on up front?

At least with a hooker they go home afterwards. ;)

Bodily autonomy. The ones against it should share their reasons for thinking they have the right to tell others what they can and cannot do with their own bodiesYa I guess you have a point there!

I think if it was legal it would be safer ! I think if men had to actually go to a brothel or a legitimate online " dating" service it would be safer for the girl and him. ;)"Back page "prostitution ads and street walking is so dangerous for these poor girls , so many of them get tortured and/or killed ! :( And also the men could end up being robbed by the prostitute!:eek:

Also if it were legal maybe they would make it mandatory to get HIV and other STD tests! That would be good , I think porno actresses and actors are required to ! Where as when it's illegal you have no idea what you might catch from an encounter even using condoms, they aren't 100 percent safe !;)

For it, only because I believe what consenting adults do is their own business.

That being said, I would be very concerned for a friend's physical and psychological well being if they were involved with it.

I think we need to decriminalize prostitution and regulate and tax it. Sex workers would have some legal protection and it could also help end human trafficking.

I believe that sexual intimacy is something that is meant to be shared by a couple in a loving relationship. It's not meant to be bought and sold.

I agree.

However maybe exceptions can be made for people with severe medical conditions like paralysis, mental impairment, or other diseases & are unable to get an attractive woman.

Dennis Hof, the late owner of the Moonlite Bunny ranch, said he got some people with medical problems there.

For it, only because I believe what consenting adults do is their own business.Ya maybe your right Shot,it just seems so gross to do it with someone ya dont even know :D

Ya maybe your right Shot,it just seems so gross to do it with someone ya dont even know :D

Well,, most couples were previously people they didn't even know.

Very true!!!!!!!!

Well,, most couples were previously people they didn't even know.

But they're not sleeping with any random person like hookers do!

Plus most couples get to know each other at least somewhat before jumping into bed.

If 2 consenting adults want to exchange money for sex, I see no problem with it nor is it anyone's business. If you don't wanna do it, don't participate, it's that simple.
Except for that things aren't that simple.
I believe that lots of prostitutes have psychological issues or a drug addiction.
Customers might abuse them as well.

But they're not sleeping with any random person like hookers do!

Plus most couples get to know each other at least somewhat before jumping into bed.

I think that you are wrestling with the concept of "Hobbyist vs professional" and are just letting the involvement of sex distract you.

How many plumbers feel the need to get emotionally attached to someone before embracing their sewer pipes? You've got some pretty intimate contact there, at least on one side of the bargain. How many kids grow up thinking "I'm really looking forward to a lifetime with someone else's s*** on my hands"? Yet people become plumbers every day because it pays better than flipping burgers.

Against.

Sex is like parking. Never pay for it.