Hypocrites

[Chimpanzeethat]

Leafing through the back pages of Now magazine, enjoying the ads, (been a while since I did so), when I noticed a big ad put in by the police. It prompts sex workers who've been attacked by clients to contact police.

A little while ago I heard an interview on CBC radio with a female police officer who works with sex workers, and she sounded on the level and sincere. Good for her. But please, if the police bureaucracy was as sincere as that one cop, they'd be on the side of legalizing the biz instead of forcing it underground. As things stand now, it seems hypocritical in the extreme to brand a sex worker a criminal, and then expect her to be comfortable reporting assaults she's suffered on the job. I mean, I'm all for jailing any scumbag who raises a hand, or worse, against a woman, but if police want sp's and clients to help them apprehend violent criminals, maybe they should reassess their policy. Leave consenting adults alone, and go after those who truly are a menace.

I'll put the soapbox away now.

 

[themexi]

The cops don't make the laws--they enforce them, (they just enforce certain ones more than others!).

Seriously..... what the hell are the politicians going to do if the cops decide Not to enforce stupid laws?

The cops have just as much free will as anyone plus the power to exercise it.... giving that tired old "only following orders crap" doesn't cut it.

 

[fuji]

To be fair the cops could claim to be aiming their message at outcall escorts, who are operating entirely within the law. No doubt in reality they are aiming to help out those who are not always acting within the law as well--but it is worth remembering that prostitution is actually legal here if done on an outcall basis.

And, congratulations to the police for taking an active interest in the safety of women in this business! Good job on running this ad!

 

[Rockslinger]

And, congratulations to the police for taking an active interest in the safety of women in this business! Good job on running this ad!

I second that. We all deserve the full protection of the law. For example, if you "break" the law by crossing the street on a red light it doesn't mean that a driver of a truck has the right to run you over without legal consequences.

 

[KBear]

Have heard that the police have been called to investigated some robberies and assaults lately, and have investigated the assault, not the girls. Think the police are doing what they can to gain the girls trust, and get the word out that the girls can call the police if they need help, or want to report a robbery or assault.

There are some robberies going on lately that have been violent, that could be the reason for the notice in the paper.