From an economic standpoint, why shouldn't prostituition be legalized? (ethic, soldier, 18 year old)
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Seriously, when speaking strictly economics, what is so bad about it? Does it bring in too much money?
When regulated and done right, prostituition can bring in millions - if not billions - annually.
I would seriously like to read the cons of legalizing prostituition; and I don't mean arguements of morality about the issue.
Economically, there is no reason for prostitution to be illegal.
Morally, I think a strong case can be made for the legalization of prostitution as well. Prostitution is one of the world's oldest professions; it's existed for thousands of years and despite prolonged and serious attempts to eradicate it no government ever has been able to do so. Due to the illegality of prostitution, women (and men) who engage in it are highly susceptible to considerable abuse and health problems. The prostitution 'industry' itself has become a haven for human smuggling and slavery. Legalization of prostitution would help to end all these negatives; legalization would allow for regulation meaning dramatic decreases in the spread of diseases, the elimination of 'pimps' and protection for sex workers. It would make the 'industry' more transparent helping to reduce human smuggling and sex slavery, as well.
Any money made from a sinful endeavor will end up costing in the long run. Sin always costs instead of paying. Cigarettes increases medical insurance. Alcoholic beverages makes car insurance higher. So the person doing the sin may not pay, but in the long run; someone will.
And how do you propose we measure this concept of 'sin?' At least insofar as the US is concerned, we're supposed to be a secular country and religion is not a legitimate basis on which to base legislation. I am assuming you believe that Christianity provides the answer as to what is and is not acceptable, but if we're going to base legislation on that then which denomination of Christianity should we choose? I assume you believe that your particular denomination's conception of sin is uniquely correct, that you has somehow been so blessed and fortunate to be born in a place where the 'right relgion' with the 'correct' conception of 'sin' is perfectly understood.
As for myself, I don't see any real moral problems with prostitution. It's certainly not ideal and I would never consider engaging in it, but I don't have an issue with people who would choose to do so. Legalization of prostitution would allow for the regulation of an activity that already exists! Prostitution will continue regardless of whether or not it's legal, but if we legalize it we can at least implement legislation to help protect the women (and men) who work as prostitutes. All things being equal, doesn't that sound more moral? In other words, I'd like you to answer the following question:
Given that prostitution exists and will continue to exist regardless of it's legal status, is it better to regulate it to minimize abuse and disease or to leave it unregulated thus maintaining the status quo?
more out front. dont do it for revenue. there is a name for doing that.
we are surrounded by prostitution dont know it. many men are married or dating prostitutes and dont know it.
more out front. dont do it for revenue. there is a name for doing that.
we are surrounded by prostitution dont know it. many men are married or dating prostitutes and dont know it.
It's hard to tell whether you're a feminist who believes "marriage is prostitution" because it locks the woman into a system where she trades sex for money and support, or whether you are a bitter man who thinks all women are gold-diggers and tramps.
Whatever the case it, you sound like a broken record since you've made this "many men are with prostitutes and don't even know it" one liner about ten or fifteen times in this thread and one or two others, in just the last week.
If all you're going to do is repeat the same sentence over and over, I'd ask you give it a rest. If you have some data to offer or arguments to make, then by all means, feel free to do so... However, as for your opinion that many men are with prostitutes, I think everybody who's read this thread figured out your opinion 40-50 posts ago.
It's hard to tell whether you're a feminist who believes "marriage is prostitution" because it locks the woman into a system where she trades sex for money and support, or whether you are a bitter man who thinks all women are gold-diggers and tramps.
Whatever the case it, you sound like a broken record since you've made this "many men are with prostitutes and don't even know it" one liner about ten or fifteen times in this thread and one or two others, in just the last week.
If all you're going to do is repeat the same sentence over and over, I'd ask you give it a rest. If you have some data to offer or arguments to make, then by all means, feel free to do so... However, as for your opinion that many men are with prostitutes, I think everybody who's read this thread figured out your opinion 40-50 posts ago.
there has heen no repetition on this thread. one other post, the other post looks pretty different.
If all you're going to do is repeat the same sentence over and over, I'd ask you give it a rest. If you have some data to offer or arguments to make, then by all means, feel free to do so... However, as for your opinion that many men are with prostitutes, I think everybody who's read this thread figured out your opinion 40-50 posts ago.
Pretty hard to find stats when the women (or men) don't want to break their piggy bank (as in, they aren't gonna tell).
as long as there are lonely people with money there will be a need for prostitution, so lets legalize it, tax it, and start getting out of our redic debt!
Seriously, when speaking strictly economics, what is so bad about it? Does it bring in too much money?
When regulated and done right, prostituition can bring in millions - if not billions - annually.
I would seriously like to read the cons of legalizing prostituition; and I don't mean arguements of morality about the issue.
Strictly economically, yeah, makes sense to me.
But otherwise and in general, it's one of the most idiotic ideas I've ever heard.
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