Usually I have a strong position on an issue based on a logical conclusion that is unmovable but due to the current climate my position on legal prostitution is bending. Here are some of the reasons for and against prostitution being legal. WHERE DO YOU STAND AND WHY?
AGAINST LEGAL PROSTITUTION
- The prostitute is someone’s child or parent? Would we really want our siblings to follow in these footsteps?
- Does any person really desire to have this position or are they truly forced into it by drugs, mental health issues or just plain desperation?
- Lowers societal values on people as objects to fulfill a sexual appetite rather then a fellow human being.
- Prostitution can bring other undesirable elements to a community including drugs, gangs and other illicit activities.
FOR LEGAL PROSTITUTION
- It’s impossible to stop so why not regulate it and have the state generate a true sin tax.
- The profession could be regulated so there is less of a chance of SDT’s transmitted through society.
- Harvey Weinstein Effect- Will those in power be less likely to strike innocent victims when a legal channel will be open to release these feelings?
- Adults should be able to make their own decisions on what services they will provide for a financial gain as long as those services don’t impact those who don’t desire these services.