What are the chances that prostitution will be decriminalized within the next five to ten years?? It seems as though the current law has more to do with politics and morality than with pragmatism. Moreover, the current law governing bawdy houses in particular should be repealed. These houses provide ladies a safe area in which to conduct their business, and provide an outlet to men who for one reason or another do not have the option of outcalls. In my area, two prominent brothels were shut down this year. Doing so does nothing to curb the instances of prostitution; rather it just drives it further underground. It's time society as a whole wakes up and realizes prostitution will never be erradicated. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em!
Prostitution Decriminalized??
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I doubt it - religious conservatives are against it because they fear for your soul. Liberals are against it because they know you're just oppressing women caught in the human slave trade or the grips of a drug habit.
No matter which side has power, I doubt we'll see decriminalization... which wouldn't be enough anyway - it should be flat out LEGAL.
No matter which side has power, I doubt we'll see decriminalization... which wouldn't be enough anyway - it should be flat out LEGAL.
Compromised said:
This demonstrates how non-sensical our laws are. Yes, prostitution itself is legal, yet everything surrounding it, communicating (in a public place) incalls etc. are not.
torontojohn said:
Another example of misguided perceptions, stigma, and stereotypes so prevalent in our society.
I think that when the currentcase that Alan Young is bringing tothe supreme court is heard the laws will be thrown out, then we see what the feds do from there. To me politicians throw out these laws the day they care moreabout protecting peoples lives then their own ideology, which means never.
torontojohn said:
I believe the majority of women in this business would prefer decriminalization over legalization. However, from the government's side, it would be a cash cow. Surprising they haven't caught on! lol.
gramage said:
Which case is this? While it would be nice to believe that the supreme court would throw out these laws i.e. on the basis that they are un-constitutional or what have you, it's wishful thinking.
I think marriage has become a form of prostitution. It isn't inherently prostitution, but when you pick a partner based on money and looks, how is that not prostitution? A guy gets sex and a woman gets $$, isn't the "love" between them just an illusion when it's really just a mutually beneficial relationship contingent on each party receiving their said benefit? When the money is gone, the escort is gone. Same with a wife in most cases. For richer or poorer, in sickness and in health means dick-all to most people... they're just words. If you look at the reality, my analogy of the arrangment is much more realistic.
Oh yeah. I believe the prostitution will be more acceptable in society in about ten years time. The communication is a lawful activity. The sale of sex is a lawful activity as well. Parliament is being ran by a bunch of senile 486 computers with obsolete ideas. Parliament should to be open and direct about prostitution instead of beating around the bush by controlling the elements of prostitution: street soliciation.
Let's face it. The buyers of sex are mainly in their 30's and 40's. We have a few buyers in their 60's and 70's too with the help of the blue pill (viagra). Men will always enjoy horizontal refreshments from a woman in her 20's and 30's over a woman significantly aged by Father Time. This is biologically wired in all men regardless of ethnicity or level of education.
Let's face it. The buyers of sex are mainly in their 30's and 40's. We have a few buyers in their 60's and 70's too with the help of the blue pill (viagra). Men will always enjoy horizontal refreshments from a woman in her 20's and 30's over a woman significantly aged by Father Time. This is biologically wired in all men regardless of ethnicity or level of education.
drlove said:
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Went to a fundraiser as they were getting started on this last year. I don't know how long these things take butI doubt Mr. Young would be doing this if it didn't have a shot.
As others have said if by decriminalized you are speaking of Street Walking (communicating) and Bawdy Houses. Dream on, not only isn't there the political will but there are indeed public policy arguments to be made against it besides the morality/exploitation line of reasoning. So, not that I can foresee.
It be nice but think how the gov. might think...prices go down, the number of ladies and guy's exchanging sex for money will go up--that in turn might increase STD, decrease marriage rates, that likely would cause less babies born each year.
Right now its like look down on SP-even high end escorts...women who are married are the ones look up to but if the law was change, more ladies might become SP's and it just might not be look down on as much.
PLUS...what would happen to all these ladies once they turn 50 years old
If they did not save their money up and are unmarried and there is many young ladies turning tricks for $50 (maybe less)..who is going to married them, a few men but not as many as today.
So I like to change my answer from maybe to not likely at all.
Right now its like look down on SP-even high end escorts...women who are married are the ones look up to but if the law was change, more ladies might become SP's and it just might not be look down on as much.
PLUS...what would happen to all these ladies once they turn 50 years old
If they did not save their money up and are unmarried and there is many young ladies turning tricks for $50 (maybe less)..who is going to married them, a few men but not as many as today. So I like to change my answer from maybe to not likely at all.
drlove said:
Personally, I support getting the sex trade off the street. Friends of mine downtown are tired of having to pick up used condoms etc from around their home. And I would be very pissed if someone rolled down a car window and asked my wife or sister or daughter "how much" or "do you charge extra for taking it up the ass?"
I also agree that we need to have legislation that will prevent someone from forcing another person into becoming a sex slave, and legislation that stops 16 year olds from being sex workers.
Do the laws have to change that would allow the sex trade to be more open and transparent? Absolutely. But the changes should be made with careful consideration to what the changes will bring about.
Communicating will never be legalized. There was too much chaos in gentrified Cabbagetown in the early 90's for any government to re-create that situation.
Legalized brothels? Well, we keep electing Tory governments composed of rural Alberta hicks. So you think there's going to be ANY legalization of ANYTHING for the next little while?! Dream on!
Legalized brothels? Well, we keep electing Tory governments composed of rural Alberta hicks. So you think there's going to be ANY legalization of ANYTHING for the next little while?! Dream on!
