Your views on it? Is it wrong, or okay? Some women say it's empowering and makes them independent. Others say it's immoral and should be humiliating.
Why do you think sex for money may or may not be wrong, when it's something both adults agree on?

I simply don't agree with it, it's just wrong if you aren't rock bottom and have nothing else to make due. But I don't have much else input I can put on the matter. So, looking for other opinions.

I follow the UK's legal view of it. A single person selling sex is alright, assuming that that person is doing it of their own free will, but anyone selling sex and giving the money to someone uninvolved (a pimp) is not. In those situations, the women are not in control of their own fate or actions, which is where I begin to disagree with it.

Oh, I do believe it should be like that in the law, actually. It's a free country. If someone wants to take on the easy life way in life and sell their body, they should be allowed. Although I don't know much about the laws over here dealing with that. Maybe they made it all around illegal because it less complicated or something.
But, making it legal doesn't make it right.

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More or less, this is my opinion on it. If you choose to sell your body for cash, then I'm all for supporting you. It's your body, your decision, and it is a very effective method of getting cash.

It's a practice that's almost literally older than dirt, prostitution has been happening for centuries or more and can be found in almost every culture's history.

Granted, I somewhat disagree on the "uninvolved" part. I think there, it really comes down to circumstances and conditions. My view on this is that prostitution should be made a legal occupation, complete with establishments. It is a job, people do work at it, and there is safety in numbers and people looking out for you.

I disapprove of the whole "pimp" thing, but if they are provided quarters to work in, a place to sleep in, or people to make sure they remain safe in their line of work - Because prostitution is a rather dangerous job by it's very nature - Then I could and would support that.

tl;dr - I think it's a legitimate job that dates back for centuries. I would approve of establishments of it, because it keeps the men and women who engage in it safer and cleaner. I disapprove of "establishments" of prostitution that are for pure personal gain, and not for the well-being of the workers.

I like to believe I'm usually not, but I might be pretty narrowed minded in the subject. Growing up being taught it's a shameful and immoral thing (which is typical in America, I would assume) probably made me biased, but I just can't say it's right someone would be willing to do this when they have other ways to get money.

It's like the porn industry, expect illegal, and I've already stated it should be legal. But I just think it's wrong, in principle, to whore yourself out with other ways to provide for yourself. It's the easy way out when other people only degrade themselves to such a level when they're desperate.

I dunno.

It is a part of everywhere, n i would have less of a problem with it if it were legalized and controled to be safer n such

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Hey, it's not all 'whoring out', degraded humans and desperate people. Some people chose to do it too. Morally, I guess I could understand where you're coming from, but you generalize all prostitutes as these lowly people. I mean, it's a bit harsh (IMO).
A job is a job, and if people are willing to buy pleasure, what's wrong with selling some? Think of it as strictly business, and problem solved!

I wouldn't have a problem with it, except for the common assumption that it is only women. Men can be prostitutes to but when people think of prostitutes now it's always a female idea. I've seen this used as an excuse to put down all women, or look at them as buyable objects. Along with this terrible side effect,it also supports the slave trade. If these two issues could be solved, I would find nothing wrong with prostitution.

To quote George Carlin "Why is it illegal to sell something, that is perfectly legal to give away?" so i think that prostitution is fine. If prostitution is made legal it will make it safer for the women (or men) that sell their bodies, because it will make it okay for prostitutes to go to the police when they are in trouble. It would also eliminate the pimps, so the prostitutes would keep all of their money!

Even if whoring is against the clean human nature, the whores have chosen their path themselves. Deal.

>>7
I know it's not all desperate people. I was trying to say, I guess, it only should be. You shouldn't take up such a life if you have other ways to provide for yourself.

The government makes prostitution illegal because they cant tax it. Like coke and mj this is a product that can be made under the radar and the greedy fat fucks in the government hate it when they don't make money from something that they cant make money from.

In Europe, this is a legal activity/job, and the females over there are much cleaner,wealthier and self-respecting (to a degree) than the females in the states.

Its a job, just like any other method of making money.

God, I had to make a serious thread on New Years.

I think prostitution no matter how "dignified" is just kind of sad. Whether a male or female, you're still selling yourself, even if it is consensual.. D;

bad,only one word BAD -.-

Basically it is legal.

I don't CARE if they do, as it's their life, their time. their choice.

But on the fact it is legal through legal loopholes.

If you bring a video camera, and record it, it's legal because then they are getting paid to be an actor/actress, and not paid for sex. I don't know how many of you knew this or not, but it's true.

I would personally never do it, but I'm not going to put down or curse a woman or man who does. I have friends (both online and offline) who are prostitutes, and they are great people, but ended up there due to various circumstances. I don't think it's particularly "right", but I don't think it's wrong, either. It's their body - they can do whatever they want with it, in my opinion.

I look at it this way:
It's better to be a whore than a slut; at least you're getting paid.

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>>18 I agree.You can't judge people for how they decide to bring in money.
>>15 People used to sell other people. My ancestors in fact, used to be sold, in america, for all types of reasons. Prostitutes are selling their OWN freedom for small chunks of money at a time. They are in control of their own destiny. Besides,as I said, in Europe they are much cleaner and pickier about who they decide to have sex with, whereas, in the US, the prostitutes are trying to just get drug money most of the time.So they will do whomever.

Hmm....
Thats not really for us to decide, right??
What they do for money are their own thing, not somting we are supposed to decide.
I dont really think about it, i wouldnt do it myself, but you dont know how they got there, and so you cant judge them...

btw: sorry for bad english..

long live pimping and thinks its okay as long as the useing the service know there taking the risk i think it would be a very goo happy ending

Oh, for the record, I personally pity prostitutes on the streets. If you're a prostitute, go to a proper house for prostitutes where the men are checked out. There is a woman at the top who is in charge of everything and watches over everyone in the right place. Otherwise, it's way too dangerous.

Sigh. I really don't care for them. Not to sound cruel or unfeeling, but why would you degrade yourself to such a low level? I say it should be humiliating- why would you sell yourself (both body AND spirit) to someone. At any price. Unless you're very poor, or cannot support much else, I don't get it at all.
They leave me alone, I'll leave them alone.

>>26 You just answered your own question.

>Humiliating
>degrade yourself

I see your moral high-horse, and raise you the rest of the human population that gives not a single solitary fuck.

Sex is nice, money is nice, sex and money are very nice.

When judging other occupations, it's silly to assume everyone follows your moral standard or views. The same as how some people consider "casual sex" to be degrading, while others consider it a way of life or a hobby.

It's not a matter of being cruel or unfeeling, it's just ignorance.

>>28 agreed

:I orly

>>28 You know, I thought you were replying to me for some reason and I typed this long thing on how I'm not exactly judging anybody, this is just my opinion blahblah. Then I look up and see you were talking to someone else.

Morally speaking I don't believe one should even have sex before marriage much less doing it for money. Of course if someone desperately needs the money to feed their children or even to pay rent for their family then I understand. Then again prostitution is more of a choice for anybody regardless of gender or situation. As long as one is careful and knows what they're getting themselves into then I guess I shouldn't criticize someone for doing it. Still, I can't help but feel that overall prostitution is something wrong. Sorry if I offended anyone.

It's wrong. Absolutely wrong. Prostitution is selling one's self and that's a waste of our own beauty. I believe we are all priceless, so why do it?

>>33 Maybe some don't see it as a waste of their own beauty. It's a personal choice, and we should live with the choices we make.

Some need the cash .-.

>>33
You must be handed everything you've been given, or haven't ever been without anything. May it be water, food, clothing, a place to sleep. Sometimes you have to do what it takes to get by, or you'll die.

You can't magically just GAIN everything you need to live in one swoop.

>>33
I smell a spoiled preppy bitch.

In the States, personally, I think it should be legal. Why should it be the governments choice on if someone sells their OWN body (that, obviously, wasn't given to them by the governments) for easy cash. Yes, I can see the whole moral aspects of it, but really, like someone further up in this thread said, money is nice, and sex is nice. Put them together and it's a VERY nice job. Hell, I bet a prostitute can even make more than a lot of "actual" jobs. And also, I agree with the person that said "the only reason it's illegal is because the government can't tax it" which is more than obviously true. They do not own the peoples bodies, so who are they to limit what people can do with them?

>>38 At one time it was legal to own people's bodies and souls. And I think that is another reason why it is illegal in the states...because we have already had a history of slavery.

im all for prostitution i personally see no wrong in allowing it sure the men who hire the women are wrong especially if there cheating but the job itself isn't wrong. also it would protect against STD's and such since when legalized they can make laws in order to prevent the prostitutes from spreading it

Depends, if it's like a legitimate business with a pimp that keeps his bitches clean and pretty, then sure. But if it's that short little hairy bitch I saw strutting the streets of South LA Yesterday night, then hell no.

So, in conclusion to my previous post, I think it should be legal, but regulated.

>>38 I agree with this. I think that, if it was legal, the government could have more say in it and take care of the women. There could be regulations set up about the whole thing.

>>2 you mean a pimp

its a womans right.....

lemme ask you something..... if you buy drinks for a woman at a bar and she goes home with you to have sex..... is it the same?

Weird that this would be questioned.. I believe its their right to do what ever they want to do, though many wil disagree and say its immoral. We all have our opinions though.

>>46 The fuck?

>>46 I... don't know. Thats a head scratcher indeed.

>>46 It's not the same because you get drunk there. :\

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>>50 and prostitutes dont get drunk/high?
>>46 a perfect example of the George Carlin quote in >>9

...Anyways....Blahblahblahblah acceptable....blahblahblah individual rights...all i would say about legality in the US has been said already. Going to the MORAL aspect of prostitution though, i still think it's ok. i mean, it IS a personal decision that, so long as you have no diseases, effects no one but yourself, i mean typically when i think of a moral decision, i think of the possible harm or help that could come to others due to your decision, and if there is a woman in an established and safe environment who desires to make money through the selling of their own body for a bit to have sex, then all i see being effected are the prostitute and the man, who is also being protected from diseases and such by the establishment, aside from that it is also his personal choice to spend money on the prostitute.

I personally think the whole "prostitution is wrong" belief comes from various holy books, and my view on any and every holy book is that a lot of what is contained in them are meant to be morally right in a way that prevents harm from coming to society, but at this point in time, we've evolved past the dangers that a lot of taboo materials posed to earlier society and that if done right prostitution is one of those things that would not have nearly as much of an adverse effect on society today as it would have in society centuries ago.

on paper is sounds okay, its there body, and can do what they want with it. but the truth is these women even if they r trying to work for themselves get beat, raped, and robbed by pimps. if they made it legal, it would be one thing, but street corner justice, and violence make it prety fucking bad.

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I don't think there's anything wrong with it morally per se. I just think it seems lazy on the whores part. Everyone else takes the time to get a job. You took the easy and lazy way out. Shows how hard you're willing to work in life. There are single mothers who get jobs instead of whoring themselves and get by on a living.

>> 53 i agree

Des i agree w/ u

personally im flipsided. its wrong and dangerous. offering ur body to a stranger. have some dignity fer cryin out loud! but if you cant find a job then i guess thats a last resort for a job. but like there are problems. its humiliating honestly. to sell your body to somebody. i cant imagine how horrible that could be. but its hard to explain.

>>2 Hmm. I concur.

Bump. Any other opinions?

I dont agree with it...

>>2 yeah i agree

I find it kind of pathetic. They seem like they're too lazy or ignorant to find a real job.

But it's their choice.

its cool by me i just dont give a care screw them kick them idc at all they are just whores without lives leave this issue alone
and your stupid to think we dont know you or a friend go arrested for that dumbfuck

>>64 That made little to no sense.

1) You opinion seems strongly close-minded.
2) Your grammar is atrocious.
3) Why would you suggest that a topic that brings decent discussion be ended?
4) You're*
5) You can't just go around calling people stupid if you're going to make yourself look foolish in the process.

I, personally, have nothing aganst prostitution. Womens' opinions of it may differ, but that means little in the fact of the matter, that's why its a choice.

>>65 Woot! Go Umbra!

But I believe Zeckarias is right, and I agree with them. UK's legal rules on prostitution sound nice...

To input my personal opinion on this matter... It's really up to the person who is involved in the situation. If the prostitute and her/his client sees nothing wrong with it, then it isn't up to anyone else to decide if its wrong or immoral. Though, some of these girls are forced into it, and drugged... which would be a reason to get involved. Otherwise, if you don't like prostitution or prostitutes, then don't go near them. ^ ^" I'm totally neutral on this matter. Just thought I'd share my opinion

>>68 I agree with this. I'm neutral to it, as I am to many things.

but i love prostie just kidding
lol

>>68 agree with you neutral

Whores gonna whore, let them do whatever, none of my business, so I really couldn't care less. Whatever happens is their fault.

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>>68
I like this, too.
I already stated I don't like it personally, but if the actual person doing it doesn't see anything wrong with it it's all good.

Yeah, I've posted enough on this thread.

>>65 screw grammar

I think its just another human right, the pursuit of happiness on both parts

talked about prostitution in one of my sociology classes.
My view is this: its (debatably) the world's oldest profession.
Prostitution, for reasons stated, can "empower" people and if they want to engage in prostitution, more power to em.
however, the industry of prostitution, because of it's deviant and explicit nature, is one that is easily corrupted. being a corrupted industry is what makes it immoral (again in my opinion). things like human/sex trafficking ensue.
so yea, I guess I don't really thing prostituting yourself is so bad--you can't control how someone else lives their life as long as it isn't hurting others, but it's a little iffy whether or not it should be legally weighed in on because of its innate susceptibility to corruption.

I think of it as immoral, but I respect that it exists and don't really have much against it

Bringing up an exellent point, women if you think this is empowering then you are dumbasses, the one with the power is the one paying you for this shit

I believe that it is ok, your body is your temple, some people just don't care if it is defiled.

Whoa...
First of all, there is something to consider here..
If the person (the prostitute) became a prostitute out of own will.. the probability that a prostitute was a result of human trafficking is quite high in most areas...

Well, if someone does it of their oun free will, because they want to or they like it, i think it should be okay. Its really only wrong when someone is so poor that they HAVE to do it, even if they dont want to.

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It would seem that the majority of people on this thread support prostitution. :/

Well, first off, there are plenty of moral reasons against prostitution that are not religious.
As was said in >>77, it is an easily corrupted industry.
And yes, people have the right to do whatever they want with their bodies and all, however...

Making the selling of a person's body legal may eventually lead to sex becoming as commercialized and overpublicized as any other product. And I don't think that the American public should come to regard sex as a product. It's simply not healthy.

And don't even get me started on how this would detract from all the progress women have made in the last century or so... Yes, not all prostitutes are women but if we're being realistic, the majority of them probably are. Women do not need to promote themselves as sex objects purposely. People already do that with no prompting whatsoever.

The reason it isn't legal is not because the government can't make money from it. They could. They can make money from almost anything if they want to, something that has been proven again and again. :/ No, it isn't legal because it violates basic human rights.

In conclusion, THIS IS JUST MY OPINION. <--- General disclaimer here.
I just wanted to say something because, well, this is the Dollars. And I guess I just felt obligated to say something.

>>85 Not opposing of it doesn't mean you support it. Most of the people on this thread acknowledge prostitution itself, but don't advocate it. I just thought it should be clear, because I don't want people to think wrongly of us ;A;

Only if regulated and safe, otherwise no it's not okay

I don't have a problem with it if it's the kind where they work out of the houses where it's legal. But soliciting isn't okay because most of that money goes to a pimp which uses it for actual bad things.

>>85 ...sex isn't healthy? Where did you get that fro- Oh, yeah. High school health classes try to pull that shit. Minus STD's and pregnancy, it's rather good for you both mentally and physically. Just wanted to point that out.

Also, prostitiution is corrupt because people don't take it seriously. It's illegal. So many of these girls are scared of being affected by the law, as are their customers, so they do stupid things. However, if it is made legal, there can be more control over it. The girls can be sent to clean brothels, the men can get tested and be made to wear protection and pay proper amounts, etc. etc. They're not going to stop just because it isn't legal, obviously; however, if it's made legal, they're more likely to do it right. It's disgusting when you see these poor prostitutes on the streets doing guys for fifty bucks an hour without protection or anyone knowing where they are.

Sex is already commercialized by the general public, and prostitution has quite a bit of influence already. Most people know what prostitution is and where they can get it; it being made legal won't affect that too much. Of course, they're not going to give it full rights, if that's what you're thinking of. I doubt they'll allow prostitutes to advertise themselves publically even if it is made legal. That would affect the politicians, also, because so many of them use prostitutes.

It doesn't violate basic rights, either. They're selling their time. How that time is spent is up to the customer. Selling virginity is a completely different thing that some brothels do, but in general it's only time being sold. If they decide to have sex for that X number of hours, then good for them.

Well the only thing I see in prostitution is simply to just gain money for what ever reason.Prostitutes can have a job if they looked for one for a change,others just don't want a real job cause there lazy and to them it's almost as if "Hey,I'm selling my body for money",I don't approve of that for one.Yes it is wrong in many ways but they have there own opinions and reasons for doing what they do,what's the point in talking about this? there is none.And it's no one's business to even tell a prostitute what there doing is wrong,they probably don't need to know that cause they already know,it's the prostitutes choice to ruin there life not you'res for quiet multiple reasons to speak of.

>>90 What if, to them, their lives aren't ruined? What if prostitution is a normal job to them? How are they lazy if that is their job? That's quite the assumption you have going on there that you think they all agree prostitution is wrong.

Sama are you a prostitute?
jk.
Pretty sure prostitution has been a part of culture and until the..... 16th? century was perfectly acceptable. Its completely unregulated and because of that people get diseases n all sorts of nastiness.
If it were legalized and regulated, how would the government not make money?
Who is to say that they dont choose that lifestyle because they really want it, not need it. Sure some choose it because quick cash is what is needed most, but how are we supposed to know if thats why all of them took that path. Unless your actually out there doing blanket research on it, then how do you know if it is really as unsafe as we are lead to believe?
and to>>85 supporting something being legal because it doesnt directly affect us, and we dont see any problem with it, isnt a surprising thing. If i remember correctly thats a big reason why sopa is getting passed through senate and house, because the people dont know anything about it.
we arent saying go out there n get yourself a bj for 20$ on the corner of michigan and wells

>>92 An older friend of mine runs a brothel, but no, I'm not. Because of my own moral standing, I would never be a prostitute, but I think the way people degrade them like they're not humans or are horrible people because of their job is disgusting. I also dislike the way people talk about prostitution in general. Therefore, I'm here to debate those topics, but everyone seems to run away when I try to start a debate. Chicken shits.

Fun fact of the day! Thanks for sharing

>>94 ...misplaced sarcasm?

>>94 When that happens, I will destroy the world before anybody comes near her >:|

>>96 huh?
>>95 nope, that really was a fun fact
you two completely misplaced what my fun fact was

>>97 If BarabiSama ever becomes a prostitute, I'll make sure the world is destroyed before anybody comes near her.
Clarified? 'O'

>>98 Bread is being protective of me? Oh mai. /glomp

>>89 I'm fully aware that sex is healthy, I simply meant that it wouldn't be healthy for the American public to regard sex as a product. Unhealthy to the society, not to the people having sex.

And, prostitution would still be corrupt even if it were legalized. There would be more control, but there will always be people who abuse the bit of leash they are given. And it would be a lot easier to disguise unlawful practice as lawful if prostitution itself were legal. People could do things, such as human trafficking, and it would be easier to get away with, because they would just blend in with all the other tons of businesses that would surely pop up.

Also, if it were legalized, it would only increase the demand. By making prostitutes an accessible commodity, going out and buying sex would not only be allowed, it would be common and normal. Which is what I was referring to as being "unhealthy for the American public".

Yes, sex is normal and healthy and all that, but it's also extremely personal and, not trying to corny here, but it's sacred. It's more part of someone's psyche than anything else one could sell. It isn't just time, it's intimacy that is being sold. That's why there is a difference between prostitution and working at a McDonald's. It's why there's a moral dilemma as well as a logistical one.

And yes, although people already do this and they're not going to stop, the very least that can happen is that it doesn't become an accepted thing. It is my opinion that, if this were legalized, there would be nothing left to stop anyone and everyone doing it.

Not to mention that this... Well, it's just plain morally wrong. I know this isn't a good answer for anyone, but that's the only way I could every think of it.
It degrades the entire human race, really... It suggests that women are willing to sell their body and their pride for money, not caring that they seen as objects by the men who pay them. And it suggests that men want nothing but sex and don't care who they get it from, where, when, or how.

And yet, people are still having sex at a younger age.
Thats right, i just blew your fuckin mind.

Is... that even related?? I'm discussing paying money for sex, not sex itself. :l

>>100 Sex has been used to commercialize products for DECADES! Why not give it a chance in the shop, see if it works? Hell it may actually bring creativity back in the world since it'd make sex seem as being... well out of fashion.

In the states prostitution is legalized in, its not very corrupt, relatively safe, and a fair boon to the economy. Safer for those involved as well.
Honestly I feel its wrong to force our moral beliefs onto other via laws. Defeats the purpose of the "establishment" clause. If you think sex is personal and has some sort of moral implications for you that's fine and its your opinion/belief, not everyone's'. Its wrong to force those ideas on others, especially through laws.
The fact is many people believe and engage in no strings attatched and random sex, people have sex buddies, ect. People want sex, we try to codify it and give it meaning via emotions, that's legitmate and wonderful but sometimes sex is just sex. The fulfilling of baser animal desires and if thats how some people wish to treat it, they aren't wrong to do so.

>>102 it seemed like you were sayin sex was bad.
and i felt like being weird

>>104 I'm too tired to think right now. I generally want to agree with what you say, namely because it makes sense. It's still going to be the cases beyond tangible reason that frighten people. But I guess I'm still not saying anything understandable besides 'I agree with you.' Oh well.

>>100 Now you're just spouting out nonsense about your moral values; moral values aren't supposed to affect laws, so that part of your comment is invalid considering we were talking about if/when it gets legalized. Again, sex is already commercialized. We wouldn't be having this conversation if it wasn't. Everyone knows about prostitutes and, if they want one, they know how to find one. And you say that all of these bad things are going to happen if it gets legal, but there are places where prostitution is legalized already.

In the past, there have been some bad experiences with legalization because there were a few idiots in charge, but in general it's much safer when it's legalized if the right people are in authority. As >>100 said, it's actually much safer in areas where it is legal and all the precautionary measures are set up properly.

My my, up rather late arent we?

>>109 What?

if the government would tax it and regulate it as in monthly STD checks check ups and birthcontrol then i might not have a problem with it but if its people just going out to have a quickey when they have a family is not right.

it depends

>>111 I don't mean to go off topic here, but...

Woah woah woah... wait a second there. Birth control? I sure hope you're not talking about pills. Why not make the guys wear condoms rather than have women sacrifice their health by taking birth control pills? I noticed that a lot of guys had that strange idea, but it's stupid to apply it to prostitution where the women are usually in charge (excluding male escorts in this conversation), so I'm curious.

Prostitution should be legalized. In countries where it is legal, the crime rate (as in prostitutes being beaten or killed) is much lower and so is the rate of disease. People are going to sell/buy sex no matter what. Might as well get tax money off of it and make is safer.

>>114 Birth control is a broad umbrella term that can include condoms, the morning after pill, regular birth control pills, and other stuff that I can describe but I don't know the name of.

>>115 *make it safer

Oi. Typos. :/

>>115 Yeah, that's why I was asking what type you were referring to since there are many people who separate the concepts. But if you're just speaking broadly, then that's fine.

Back during the Renessance (or however you spell it) prostitution was look upon as a good way for women to make money and was supported by the government. It has changed over the years though.

Down the street from my house there are three prostitutes and every time my grandmother passes them she comments about them.

>>119 I don't mean to be a douche to those girls, but... You should really call the police and at least tell them about the girls being there. They'll keep an eye on them, hopefully. It's really dangerous to be a street prostitute. They may lose money and customers, but hopefully someone will knock some sense into them and give them the number for a brothel after they realize being on the streets isn't working.

If you have sex with too many people, even if you use protection, YOU ARE GOING TO GET SICK!! With all sorts of things...

>>121 Not really. Where did you get that logic from?

Its really bad for your heart! The article just came out yesterday on the news check it out on google!

>>123 ...pfft
Those articles imply that any sort of physical activity with increased heart rate is bad for you, which is complete bullshit. Note that those articles often say that it's only dangerous for those who rarely engage in it and then have a fit of kinky, heart-pumping sex. Therefore, those who have sex a lot are less likely to be in danger from having sex.

Do you believe everything you read?

inb4 Barabi is a prostitute.

If sex is bad for your heart... wouldnt that mean any anaerobic activity is just as bad if not worse, and we are slowly killing ourselves?
Great sense made.
And to Sama, my comment made.... 12 hours ago was directed towards the fact that the sun had not yet rosen on my day, and i figured the same would apply to you

It's their body to do with what they want IMO. If they want to make money by sleeping with people they should be allowed to.

Some people really like sex, and some people are just good at sex, may as well make money from it. xD

>>125 inb4 Mael and Sleep "accidentally" shoot themselves without myself being involved in any way, shape, or form

Well, where I live in Nevada, brothels are a main supporter of our economy. It's not a good life to choose, but at least at a brothel you will be protected and taken care of by the mistress of the house, and you will be tested monthly for diseases and overall taken care of. Heh, I'v even met the ladies that work thwere at my town's wal-mart. Most of them,strangely enough, had collage degrees and only had that job for fun! (weirdoes -_-)

Prostitution on the other hand, is something I have absolutely NO care for. It is the worst place to be in life, so I suggest to girls who are prostitutes, GO WORK IN A BROTHEL IF YOU CAN'T WORK ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!

>>126 I know, right? And that's bullshit. If you don't exercise and end up fat, your chances of getting a heart attack are even higher.

>>129 You're still a prostitute whether you're in a brothel or not. Street prostitution, however, is a shitload more dangerous than being a prostitute in a brothel, as you said.

>>108 Morals and values do affect laws, whether they are supposed to or not. The public's opinion does matter in the passing of laws and such (SOPA for one), and the fact is that a lot of people would disagree with prostitution being legalized. Christians especially would have something to say about it. I don't agree with their particular reasons, but it would definitely cause some kind of social turmoil in almost every demographic. Anyone who has conservative or traditional values would have something to say about this, I think.

I know that sex is commercialized, but it isn't sold as a product. Not just yet. And I can't imagine that as a good thing. And I know that anyone can go to a prostitute, but so many people are stopped by the fact that it isn't legal.

I feel that, if it were legalized, everyone would do that. It could become a normal part of everyday life, and everyone would be involved... teenaged boys, married and single men, and more and more girls becoming prostitutes... Taking society backward, in a way. And yes this is my opinion, feel free to disagree.

Yes, we have animal instincts, and yes, sex isn't fundamentally an emotional thing, but haven't we given meaning to it? Is there not a reason that it represents love and trust? Just because it is instinctual doesn't mean that we should disregard all the implications and emotion behind it. Also my opinion.

And sure, lots of people mess around and have sex with whomever, but equating the worth of a person's body with money is just too reminiscent of slavery. Especially in this country, where we have a long history of slavery that is still a sore subject for some.

The places that have legalized prostitution are not America. America is a different story. I'm not very patriotic I suppose, but... Lot of the people in charge here are idiots. And lots of them use prostitutes. The combination of the two could lead to exactly what I was talking about, people abusing the law, or the law not being strictly enforced.

Saying that I am "spouting out nonsense" isn't the way to refute something you disagree with. You can just say that you disagree... It was a little bit rude. Especially when you're referring to my values as being "nonsense".
I was simply using my own values to demonstrate why I am so adamant on the subject.

If you don't wish to continue having a discussion, by all means let me know. I'll just step out. But please, do not use that kind of indirect insult.
I'm not just going to say, "I changed my mind, all your opinions are correct." If you are trying to change my mind, I will stop discussing this with you.
If you just think my opinions are wrong, and you don't want to bother replying to me, I will stop discussing this with you.

I would rather you let me know directly if you don't want to continue. I would prefer this to getting into an argument. If you want to agree to disagree, we can just do that instead, and save some face.

>>132 It already is a product. Also, it wasn't an "indirect insult." I was only calling it nonsense because we were talking about laws, and your individual morals should not influence laws so much. Were we just discussing your general opinion on prostitution in those posts, your moral value would be your debate weapon, but we were talking about laws and whether it should be legal. Also, this conversation isn't limited to America. Keep that in mind. I don't feel like agreeing to disagree, and I'm not telling you to change your opinions. I'm trying to debate here. If you feel like being all sensitive about my opinions, then don't reply and the discussion will end.

Also, America isn't that much of a different story, except that prostitutes here are generally in more danger. America is in the top for the countries with the greatest number of street prostitutes, which, as I've been saying, is dangerous. It's not safe to be a street prostitute; if it's legalized, there's a better chance of brothels being made. If it's enforced when it's legalized, everyone will be safer, and people won't be as awkward about it.

Do I think it's going to be legalized in America? That's hard to say. The people may disagree, but the people disagree with everything. Plenty of people disagree with gay marriage, right? But, in order to clear out many of these religion-influenced ideas, it has been slowly being accepted by the government. Now, think about the government, which has many people who go to prostitutes. If they get caught, will they be in trouble? Of course. So, would it help those politicians for it to be legal? Of course. There are also many people who think prostitution should be legal amongst this generation, as you have seen in this thread. I don't doubt that it's possible for it to become legal.

Also, people are going to equate bodies with money anyway. Is that so difficult to understand? Prostitution has been around forever and probably will always be around. Plus, listen. Even if it does become legal, that doesn't mean every girl and their mothers are going to become prostitutes. People will still have their personal moral values. It's not like the world is going to turn into a giant prostitution business.

It's going to need to be strictly enforced, which is possible. If it gets corrupt over time, we can deal with that then, but right now it being legalized is probably the best thing.

>>133 I wasn't implying that my morals have anything to do with the law, I just meant that in this particular circumstance, the issue of whether or not this should be legal is largely a moral one. People's morals will dictate their opinion on the subject, that's just how it is.

I was using my own morals and opinion to better explain my stance on the subject. I see now that I shouldn't have done that. I didn't think it would have been taken so literally... I was not at all trying to equate my opinions with the law, that would be silly.

I also did not mean to sound sensitive, but I know how easy it is for a discussion to turn into an argument online, and I want to avoid that at all costs. I figured that approaching it rationally would be better than ignoring it completely...

I think I will just agree to disagree with you now. I could come up with many more counterarguments, but it's getting tired. Especially considering how much I dislike debating online. I can't get my point across nearly as well as I can in person and it frustrates me. Not to mention that we've been covering this topic in my Sociology class, coincidentally. I don't exactly want to come home just to start discussing it again. -_-

To tell you the truth I'm not a fan of it but that's because I wouldn't partake in any activity relating to it.

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whether there are among us people from countries such as Russia and Ukraine?

Just think about it. Would you rather work $500 a night in prostitution or work yourself half-dead for $200 in a "honorable" job? I'm not endorsing or encouraging prostitution but it is true that they earn more money and endure quite a bit less compared to some people. If they can earn that money easily, why would they stop doing it when it pays more than a real job? In this world where money is everything, a person who is alone is better of as a prostitute than working a job which requires time to learn to do and might not pay well. That is why it is hard for people to stop prostitution because it is necessary for some. Most of these people never even had an education because of abuse or other circumstances. It's hard for them to find jobs. Therefore, I have to say that it is impossible to get rid of it and it should be made legal in order to allow them safety in facilities and as an individual who is no longer invisible.

To those who want to stop prostitution, what are you going to do, give these people education and support them financially till they get a job? If you can't give a solution like that, it's better for you to stop saying you don't like it without having something useful to say.

I would say that prostitution is by definition forced socioeconomically (because the need for money to live forces one to partake in it or else starve) and so overall it has the same effects as if not actually being rape and thus I consider it to be wrong. But outlawing it will solve nothing and only make the conditions worse, I say we should eliminate poverty so that no woman (or man) will be under the circumstances that they will need to engage in prostitution.

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It is 100% impossible to eliminate poverty.

Im going to point out a few problems with legalising it. First, what about STD's? It would be a fast way for STD's to spread which would be bad. Second, i agree with >>137 saying its an easy way to get money but then, who would work the "honorable" jobs if everyone can get an easy 500 a night? Finaly, what kind of safety precautions would be taken for the prostitutes? As said before, its a dangerous "job" and safety would have to be ensured somehow.

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How about sending our note on those prostitute "the world isn't as bad as you think"....
I think for human generation and marriage institution the prostitute are wrong in all way....I think we should help them realise how beatiful our world and encourage them to find better job

It actually depends on the time. If someone really needs money, then he/she just reacts on how he/she should get money. Commoners suggests that pornstars should just "get a life" but what they do not know is that some people also need attention. As a pro in this field (psychology), I just want to say that perception can put a lot of difference when your ready to "enter" or to "receive" ,, if you know what i mean.

Personally, I think that prostitution is something that should be eliminated from our world (although it never will). Even if you need the money or attention...does selling out your body to fulfill the fantasies of others sound like the way to do it? It's not a good lifestyle, and in the end, you'll be the one damaged. The guys will come and go with a temporary fulfillment, and you will be the one to suffer for everything. So I think it just isn't right. If you're forced into it...I'd rather lose my life escaping than live and give out my body for the fleshly desires of others.

that depends on the person if they think it's wrong but there are people out there that they say it's ok. Now my opinion on this matter does not matter. but the question is what would happen if there were no prostitution around hmm..? Would the world go ape crappy or would the world start to become more peace?

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Well the reason many people think prostitution is bad is because of the ethics involved. As we grew up we were taught that paying for sex was bad. If we would stop saying its bad then eventually the next generation wont view it as bad either, they would probably accept it.

Another big reason is that because its Illegal a lot of the girls aren't treated well and people don't want to condone that kind of mistreatment. I don't see a problem with it as long as both parties agree and the Prostitute isn't being forced to by their "manager."

sex for money ? , just some pig who lazy to work , and well , if the reason women will do it because it's empowering and makes them independent then that is mean she can't face the world or reality without sex . some stupid things . but everyone has their reason to do it , or whatever

You should be able to do what you want. As long as your not forced into it no one should have a say, or be able to do anything about it.

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Personally I think it's their body and they can do with it what they want. If it's not forced and they're over 18, I'm fine with it.

Though I personally would never do it.

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Of course this is demeaning to women they think are being independent but its the complete opposite

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Prostitution has existed since the first civilizations began. It hasn't changed much since then. There are two tipes of prostitution: free prostitutes and slave prostitute.
The first kind are woman who do it because they want, and they know they can earn a lot of money if they manage well. Here in Spain there was a prostitution network created by a 20 year old girl who wanted to pay her studies, so the network grew up and they woked until they wanted and then left.
The slave kind are women who are victims of the mafia. Women who owe money to them or that have been deceived to leave their country and then obligated to work if they want their freedom back (but that never happens).
What I mean is that women who can control what they are doing are not humiliated nor obligated to dowhat they don't want to. In that case I agree with prostitution. But as everyone here (I hope) I think the only problem with prostitution is the human trafficking that's usually arranged with it.

Either way prostitutes are prostitutes and they give sex for money

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I think that it's fine but I think that it should be more organized and legalized; but I think that aspects like insurance, medical check ups, and set standards would make it a good business.

Look at ancient history. When certain cultures and civilizations legalized prostitution they hardly had any problems. So history will repeat itself.

Prostitution just shouldn't be legalized. It spreads viruses and illness. it's the only main reason. since we don't know if it's the man's will or the ladies' will to do it, we can do nothing about it.

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do you really have to say that on dollars, but it's really no big deal. if they really want to do it then let them do it. but for me i totally disagree :D

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It's wrong. Even stripping is better.

I thing is bad too, but I think if there's gonna be a job there should be a control. There are places that have a health control with the girls and boys...honestly I do not approve them but I respect them .-. It's just another job

I think prostitution is wrong, but a woman has her right to use her body in any way she desires. So...... yeah

I think prostitution is wrong, but a woman has her right to use her body in any way she desires. So...... yeah

I think prostitution is wrong, but a woman has her right to use her body in any way she desires. So...... yeah

I would like Jack the Ripper to come back, it was so much funner back then.

Well if there is no harm to it, i don't it would be wrong. Also the women in the prostitution business says they feel empowering and independent so i think it would be alright(Justified of course if there is no one holding them).

I believe that it is morally wrong, however I don't think we should judge all prostitutes as bad people. They may be desperate and feel like that's their only choice.

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It's a job. an honest one, but i think it's good to have an honorable job, even if the job that's not so honorable pays better. I'm just saying, for money or humiliation?

I like how you guys are only looking at the prostitutes.

The only reason they're working as prostitutes is because men are asking for them and will always ask for them.

Why are you putting down the supply when it's only in response to the demand?

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I feel like if you're going to have sex with anyone it should be with someone you love. I'm okay with the whole idea of using sex for pleasure don't get me wrong but I feel like women (and some men) are using their bodies for the wrong reasons. I don't think prostitution is an absolutely horrible thing but it's not a good thing either. It's horrible when a person doesn't get a good job because they don't want to do the work, but it's understandable if someone has nowhere else to turn to get money. People say, "Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life", Well I guess this involves prostitution in this generation as well.

I personally wouldn't have sex with someone I don't love or for money.
And I hate the fact that so many people gets into that industry by mistake. But if you know what you doing and you want that then I don't see why I should stop you. It is your choise. As long as it is because the person in question wants to do that. But I would prefer if that industry wouldn't exist though... I find it quite unpleasant and have a hard time believing that someone wants to work with that.

>>165 "Prostitution just shouldn't be legalized. It spreads viruses and illness."
And if it were legalized, it could be regulated. The prostitutes could get testing and require their customers do the same. Thus, the STD's you're referring to wouldn't be a large problem. (Not to mention that the number of prostitutes who have STD's is only around 16 percent, which is high, but isn't anything unmanageable.)

"it's the only main reason."
No, actually. There are a lot of other situations where STD's are spread. In the late sixties, homosexual men were particularly promiscuous and had even higher rates of AIDS than prostitutes. The spreading of STD's has to do with many groups of peoples and situations; prostitution can't be blamed for it.

"since we don't know if it's the man's will or the ladies' will to do it, we can do nothing about it."
What does this even mean? In most cases, both parties want to go through with it, otherwise they wouldn't.

prostitution by all means should be legalized. However rights and regulations need to be put in place to avoid abuse and crimes prone to such an industry. If people really want to be technical about it. In my state Rhode Island, Prostitution use to be legal as long as it was indoors, off the street, out of public view of the acts. However since law enforcement is unable to enter any property without a warrant, situations arose where people were putting their children up for prostitution behind closed doors. Girls and boys as young as 7 years old were being offered up for services. Once the state caught wind of this they realized that it would be next to impossible for them to regulate such an industry and passed a ban prohibiting it in all forms.

Ok... So, this is something I really don't care about, but I want to put my opinions anyway.

Prostitution is not appealing to me and I take no interest in anything to do with it, good or bad. However, if it were to be legalized, I think that other laws would have to be put in place. Checking for STD's and AIDS, child prostitution shouldn't be allowed, nor forced prostitution, blah blah blah. What you would normally think of.....

I don't necessarily agree with it, but, again, I really don't care. Just as long as no one was forced to do it, children could not be put into play, and it was safe.

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I don't see what's wrong with that. If the prostitute is okay with it, then it's fine. It's their body, after all. Prostitution is the same as business, only the material is different. If you're saying that it's immoral, humiliating,disgusting and such, it's the same as you're forcing your own will. That's what I think.

I think that prostitution is absolutely awful. Just the mere thought of women using their bodies for money that they probably give to a leader of some sort is disgusting! I understand that it is their own choice but it is just depressing to know that many are still out there having sex for money.

I personally think that if someone is doing it willingly and earning the money for themselves, it's fine because it's their own choice, but if someone else (e.g. a pimp) is making the money off of them, it's not okay.

Frankly, I don't think there's anything wrong with it. I mean, these women ARE being independent compared to those saying they wish to do everything the "right away" and are struggling to make things happen. Besides, most chicks are already fucking, why not do it for some cash?

In my opinion, prostitution is very wrong. This act is basically when a woman allow herself to get manipulated by all sorts of men. Like really? using her body to earn money, I find that absolutely disgusting, especially if they are merely doing it just for pleasure. So i find prostitution intolerable, i really dislike the people who do this.

I know a lot of former and current prostitutes and as long as they're happy I couldn't care less. I think they're actually very clever - some of them get paid very well for such a simple service - and >>195, if anything THEY'RE manipulating their customers.
Personally I don't like the idea of selling my body, but some people aren't bothered by sex and I think that's great. A lot of them are struggling with other issues and the fact that they can make easy cash that way is really cool.
However, sexual slavery and all that shit is not okay. As long as the prostitute isn't being forced into anything they don't want to do then it's fine by me.

Between consenting adults, of course it's okay. Why wouldn't it be? One person is providing a service, the other is paying for it. Models sell their bodies too, but no-one has a problem with them.

I think that there is nothing we can do about this. And more sad then the people that sells their bodies, are the people that are adept to this kind of stuff; that search for those women cause they dont have an acctual option.

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I think women use it as a last result.

Honestly I think that it should be legalized and made into an actual job with insurance and what not, it would be a great business. But as a woman myself, I find it degrading but if using your body is the only way to survive; I have no right to judge.

Me as a male, do not agree with it....As I know women are beautiful creatures that deserves respect, there is nothing wrong about intercourse but PAYING FOR SOMEONE'S BODY IS INHUMANE.....A woman must not experience something from a man who just payed her, or who doesn't love her....

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I'm sorry if this was already said before, since I didn't really go over all the 204 comments in this thread. I think prostitution should be legalized. It doesn't mean everybody should think it moral though - to me what is moral and what is legal are two separate things. So while prostitution should be legalized - because people are people and no matter what we do there'd be prostitution happening anyway, so better if we can do what we can for everybody involved - it doesn't mean it should be accepted as a moral job. Make the government do everything it can to discourage people from pursuing it as a career, but we must still protect all those prostitutes out there because they're still people.

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I don't see a problem with it.

you pay for a service. it is like a maid, except they do other things for you. however most prostitutes aren't really doing it because they want to, so it is a hard choice.

>>216 Some do it because it's just another way to make money. Some do it because they're forced to. I don't think that anyone should be forced into this life. However, I think that if some girl is fine with selling her body, she should be able to do it. But I do think that it should be regulated.

Hmm, if they are underage OF COURSE NOT that's disgusting. I think maybe if they know what they are doing it is ok, I mean like they are not being taken advantage of and are in control (if that makes sense...) people so easily forget that males do this as well. It's not moral, and pretty humiliating but c'est la vie

If they want it to be legal they might as well record it. If you have it recorded it's a loop hole because you're not being paid to have sex. You're being paid to star in a video as an actor/actress.

People argue a lot about they shouldn't do it because it's illegal, and so if everyone of them brought a camera to record it with, this issue would be solved for at least the legal aspect, anyway.

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I wouldn't do it, but I honestly don't know why everyone is freaking out about it. If you don't sell/pay for sex, it doesn't effect you like most people make it out to. I wouldn't ever sell or pay for sex, but I have no problem with people that do it.

>>220 I actually didn't know prostitution was illegal. Shows how much I know. It doesn't really make much sense to do that since it will happen anyway.

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How in the world is Prostitution empowering? The job is literally to do WHATEVER the OTHER person paying them wants them to do, they have no say. Thats not empowering, that's conceding and being a whore... Thats also not at all being Independent. They are dependent on whoever feels like sex. and what do you mean "both adults" agree on it? There isn't two adults involved, there is anyone with some money and is horny, and some glorified sex toy. Selling yourself out with your body is worthless, I feel the same way with modeling. Plus they are only going to spread STD's, HIV's and other things of the sorts. Sex should be between two people who love each other, and for reproduction. I honestly don't see how being a whore is empowering or independent, it might feel that way because it could be that they are rebelling, but other than that, your at mercy to whoever is handing you the money. Plus it leads way to all sorts of crimes, and diseases. Some of this is personal opinion, most of this is common sense, and a good amount is a little anger. I don't mean to offend by saying "whore" but that literally is textbook definition of what a whore is so, it's not like I'm wrong when I say that. Even if you are rock bottom, using your body like that is bullshit, and there is always something else you could do, I mean there are a lot of people that need a hand around the house, it's a lot safer a job, and there are prob more opportunities, plus it's not illegal in any place. Just do odd jobs for people, and tell them to get the word out of your availability.

also I think this post should be somewhere like personal? oh well :/

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This was like before we had the personal board created. Also what is empowering is up for the person involved to decide. You can spout all of this 'rightful/wrongful' shit you want, but if the woman who is doing the prostituting thinks they are empowered, they are right.

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Well, people do whatever they want, we all have our own morals and values to keep.

But do you know how many children have been trafficked in my country only to make them a prostitute? Over a hundred thousand. Some of them are sold in different countries and some are forced to dance naked in front of a camera. Well, it did improve the tourism here (because some 'customers' are foreign) but I don't know if I should be happy about that.

The more demand we give in this industry, the more supply they'll get. I'm not against prostitution. But think about those children who are already exposed in this profession at such a young age.

What are your thoughts about this?

that should be illegal

>>235 I'm for prostitution. I am against anyone being forced into it. I'm especially against any children being forced into it.

>>235 Giving the industry of prostitution demand is different than giving the industry of child prostitution demand. In those cases, I wouldn't call it prostitution, but sexual slavery. These are different things altogether. Being forced to have sex with clients doesn't make someone a prostitute, it makes them a slave, not only for children but for anyone of any age.

To me, you are only a prostitute if you are doing it of your own free will.

i think the only reson it is illegal becase of religon and becase the reson it is illegal it should be made leagal be case of sepration of churh and state and goverment now wether or not i agree with it i cant really say

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>>239 Ah, I see what you mean.
Why would they differ in demand though when they are of the same cause which is pleasure?

In a completely perfect universe full of tolerance and no slave trade and no exploitation, I could say with absolute confidence that prostitutes are ladies that have chosen to explore their sexual freedom and autonomy via working to bring joy to others and themselves through the medium of sex.
It sounds pretty nice and dandy, and people would love to close their eyes and pretend that prostitution is exactly that.
It isn't. I cannot support the prostitution of today because of how deeply entrenched it is with the human trafficking industry.
In my area, prostitution has apparently been 'cleaned up' by the government, and there are licensed brothels being run with clean girls who decided that they wanted to have sex with people for money. They do std checks and take showers before each session. It sounds like a fairytale, but this is not reality for the thousands of illegally operating brothels. The crack whores. The sex slaves.
And you can never be fully sure who is who.
That said, on a personal basis, I would never become a prostitute myself because it disagrees with the emotional value I place on sex.

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If women/men decide to use their own body of their own free will to please others sexually for money, then I honestly do not care. It's their body, and their choices. And if you're good at something, do it for money, no? I do ask that they be safe and don't spread STDs or get anyone pregnant, though. But that should go without saying.

Hmmmm...

Its their body, and the person who would purchase that service it is their money and their body. If they understand that there is a chance of STD and pregnancy, then they can really do whatever they want. Personally, I think there should be like a legalized prostitution thing where you could get tested for STDs, get your tubes tied or snipped (depending on gender) and then you would get a little card saying your current state (green for STD free/no pregnancy possible, yellow for possible pregnancy/one or more curable STDs, red for one or more terminal STD) then you could price accordingly.

Honestly tho,I dont really care, I wouldnt purchase that service.

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i think personally that if is their body they should be able to do what they want with it without being judged by others.

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What the fuck even is this thread and why is it on main? XD

>>250 You almost made me spit out my drink with that. You so funny~

I think it's wrong to sell yourself like that.. But you know.. it's there life - Not my place to say.

>>253 Main is for threads of actual discussion. This thread is to discuss your moral opinions on Prostitution and to debate on whether or not it should be legalized. It certainly belongs here.

In fact, this is a prime example of what's supposed to be on this board, not a bunch of text groups and shit. But whatever.

I legit thought this was a thread asking dollars to go out as prostitutes and donate the money to charity or something.

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To be honest, I don't like the idea at all. If my daughter or anyone that means anything to me did that I would be very disappointed. On the other hand, if it's just people in general I think that aslong as it's their own free will its ok. They made the descison. I'm not saying it's right to do , or morally right maybe not even sexually right but humans have the ability to do anything they can possible imagine and even of I don't like it, I still believe that if other people choose to do it it's ok.

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I think its up to the individual, and if they have to or choose to doesn't really matter to me

It's an option given to women to earn the quick buck that isn't available to men - a service to fill the demand for desperate men out there. Just think about it if prostitution is illegal, sex crime could (just speculating) go up and that would be even worst outcome than criminalizing sex crime. I feel like views on prostitution should find its place in religious laws/beliefs/family values instead of criminalising it.

Prostitution should be legal, it's no more demeaning than most jobs.
If you enjoy what you do, you never have to work a day in your life. Everything else, however, is prostitution.

Algunas personas lo hacen por diversión. Otras por necesitad y último recurso. Yo no podría expresarlo.

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I think it should be legal because its a choice women choose if they want to go make money the fast way and they enjoy it why should we stop them?

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It's obviously (for me) wrong, but , i don't blame people that MUST do it for money issues,and they can't arrive at the end of the month, but there's a big difference between be BI***** , and do it for necessity.

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nothing is wrong with prostitution, it is only illegal because it counts as being unemployed, it is your body and you are doing something you enjoy so it should be up to you what you do.

>>280 That is not the only reason it is illegal.

>>280 I don't think prostitution is an enjoyable job...

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Personally its bad, However isn't it the persons rights on what they do with their bodies?

Personally I believe it's immoral and should be illegal.
Although it might make a woman feel "empowered", is that really how the men who hire her see her? Plus it puts her in a vulnerable and unsafe situation.

I will add that I think it's wrong for a woman to be shamed and humiliated for having taken part in this profession, especially if she's left it behind.

Sex have some disadvantage because it may cause disease like HIV, Aids and other if you are having sex on others..... Its better stay away from this situation like this

Well, I agree with CAHCAH though, because its like the prostitutes are giving or bring suffering to others and they are abusing the gift of God to them by doing inhuman actions.... Its best to report this type of women to the police IMO

PROSTITUTION is also disobidience to God. As written in the bible, "We are all God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works" Our life is a gift so we should cherish it.

I just think its wrong and a bit degrading to lower yourself to a level of having sex for money. To me its not empowering at all, I always thought it was for people who had really bad self esteem.

make love, not make money

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i think it should be a person's choice. people get jobs for their skill sets, so if a person is good at sex then why not make money with this skill? i think a person should have the choice to do what they want with their body. i can't remember what country has this, but i herd a country makes it so that a person must get a permit from the city to prostitute them self. this could work if done right i think. when it comes to the STD and health part, if the person is prostituting them selfs they should be aware of the risks and should get them selfs tested to make sure they stay healthy. a person should be able to use his/her body to make money through sex if they want to.

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Its just a way of life, some people have a desk job and prostatutes dont, for them its probaly a fast, easy and reliable way to make alot of money.

Its just a way of life, some people have a desk job and prostatutes dont, for them its probaly a fast, easy and reliable way to make alot of money.

Its just a way of life, some people have a desk job and prostatutes dont, for them its probaly a fast, easy and reliable way to make alot of money.

Its just a way of life, some people have a desk job and prostatutes dont, for them its probaly a fast, easy and reliable way to make alot of money.

Its just a way of life, some people have a desk job and prostatutes dont, for them its probaly a fast, easy and reliable way to make alot of money.

I think sex for money is really not okay. I'm sure most prostitutes aren't so proud of their profession either. Some of them are just forced to being one i believe.

Not wrong but not entirely good either its a persons choice actually

I think it's not a bad thing at all,some people do it as a hobby,i mean,a fast and pratci way to get money and have fun,but ofcourse its a bad thing when people are forced to do it.

Prostitution. Hmm.
In my opinion, it depends on the situation. Trafficking and being made to have sex with others is wrong, obviously. That shouldn't happen, but lets face it, it happens everywhere all the time. It has happened, and will continue to happen. It won't stop.
Having sex in return for money is a little shallow, I think. Its not right or wrong, but if you're selling your body like that...you have low self esteem and not respecting your own damn body is stupid. Not right. Not wrong. Just plain stupid. You should give your body to the one you love. Not use it as a money magnet. If you have financial difficulties or something, just try to get out of them in a differant way. Don't sell yourself! You will be scarred. If you enjoy it, like I said, do it with someone you love.
My opinion changes nothing, so what I say here doesn't matter. Its what those politics say that matter. But even if made illegal or whatever, its always gonna happen, no matter what.

Really it depends on how you yourself view it. Personally I have grown in a society where "sex for money" is religiously awful. However, medically its wrong.

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Each person's opinion will vary on a delicate topic like this. Some who do it say it's for the money, some for the power they feel, others because they need to help their family, and there are also those who say they like the experiences and pleasure they feel. I say to each his/her own and that they do whatever makes them happy except at the expense of the happiness of others. If it isn't hurting you directly in any way, shape, or form, then don't comment or go out of your way to make a problem or argument where there isn't one needed. I forget the where I saw it, but there was an article about a student at a big name US university that came out and said she was a prostitute due to others commenting and posting stuff just like all of you are. I'm not trying to say that I'm any better or that you guys are horrible for what you think. It's your opinions after all. Just don't try to force them onto others when they disagree with you.

I believe that a woman who prostitutes herself is really putting herself at risk both because of the diseases she could contract and whatever else she might become tied up in. So I think that "sex for money" is something nobody should have to lower themselves to have to do.

Anyone who isn't in the position of poverty with no job or any means of income would find it easy to say that prostitution is immoral and shouldn't be done even when at rock bottom. I'd imagine that when you're that desperate it wouldn't matter where you got the money anymore, just as long as you were making something to get by. My mom works in a nursing home with quite of few quirky co-workers. A few of which actually take up as waitresses in strip clubs or pole dancers. I've met them myself and I can say that they are truly good people who you wouldn't think of taking up those jobs if you ever saw them. But they need to do this because there's no other way. In the end what a person does to their body is their own business. I personally think that prostitution is wrong unless it's something you need to resort to get by.

Prostitution is the world's oldest profession.

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Depend on how the prositute feels on it its the oldest profession and to be honst it isnt going any where there really isnt mutch we could do to change that its legal in las vegas NV

If it is her choice who should give a shit?

If it is her choice who should give a shit?

If it is her choice who should give a shit?

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No, i totally disagree against prostitution, not only is it a large way to spread STD/Is but a woman see's no other option to make money to support herself than prostitution. I think that anyone who has paid for a prostitute should be ashamed of themselves.

Its certaintly humilating and I don't see why women would do that, other to get money of course. But there are many other ways its just out of desperation they choose this one.

Its certaintly humilating and I don't see why women would do that, other to get money of course. But there are many other ways its just out of desperation they choose this one.

Its certaintly humilating and I don't see why women would do that, other to get money of course. But there are many other ways its just out of desperation they choose this one.

Its certaintly humilating and I don't see why women would do that, other to get money of course. But there are many other ways its just out of desperation they choose this one.

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>>328 Is it desperation, or is it fun?

Sex is fun, so why is it suddenly desperate if you ask for a bit of cash in exchange for it?

>>330 I wouldn't say sex for money is fun. It may be fun when it's with someone you trust, but with complete strangers it's totally different.

There's only one or two really decent arguments against prostitution I've seen, yet they still don't really click with me. Why is sexual activity some sacred ritual that should be held to a high moral standard? Why can sex be commercialized in television, video games, music, and every other form of media we have, but not in practice? I just cannot understand this.
Also, some people seem to think making prostitution illegal means it won't happen.

I wish I could discuss this topic further with you, but it seems we agree. :/

I agree sex is fun and should be enjoyed ,but I believe one shouldn't get paid for sex. It should be with a person you love.

just doit after u married, u no need to pay XD

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It is what it is it isnt going away any time soon its the oldest profession on this world and its legal in the state of nevada and there isnt any thing we could possible do to change it so why bother just teach your future or now depending on your staius not to be come one

Honestly I say just let them do as they wish. I think as long as the women aren't being forced to do it it's fine. Although in a lot of cases they are forced too in which then I think something should be done about it.

A girl who was a senior at my high school last year and now is going to college started selling nude pictures of herself to pay for college. At first she was anonymous, but she eventually had to tell people it was her. I know that what she is doing is not against the law, but I think it was a bad move on her part to start doing these things as a profession. Later down the road when she wants to get a better job she won't be hired anywhere, but I also think that it is better that she is doing this to pay for college rather than just for money.

its by no means a good thing but it all depends on the girl. they could be in circumstances which gives them no choice but to do it. honestly what really makes it pitiful is when the girls dont end up marryig someone or dont get a stable job because of that profession. im not one to judge someone by their job though.

I don't think that any sort of prostitution is right at all, and I strongly disagree with it and find it humiliating to women, but if the lady really wants to do something like that with her body, then let her. It is her body, after all.

I don't think that any sort of prostitution is right at all, and I strongly disagree with it and find it humiliating to women, but if the lady really wants to do something like that with her body, then let her. It is her body, after all.

I don't think that any sort of prostitution is right at all, and I strongly disagree with it and find it humiliating to women, but if the lady really wants to do something like that with her body, then let her. It is her body, after all.

I don't think that any sort of prostitution is right at all, and I strongly disagree with it and find it humiliating to women, but if the lady really wants to do something like that with her body, then let her. It is her body, after all.

I don't think that any sort of prostitution is right at all, and I strongly disagree with it and find it humiliating to women, but if the lady really wants to do something like that with her body, then let her. It is her body, after all.

I'm in between agreement and disagreement. For the agreement part, I find how prostitution is making the womn stupid and act like a fool in her own ways. But for the disagreement part, it depends on how they were raised and were treated. A woman has her own decisions when they grow independent, but not at like a young age. It's the choices any woman may take. I maybe wrong, for I'm young to be reasoning my thoughts on prostitution, which makes me think on how these kind of women do things in their way at their time.

Well people who say it's empowering are like those who say that being a porno actress is empowering; they're fucking retarded. How is it empowering to be paid to have people to tell you what to do, to have your face shoved into some random person's crotch, having to tolerate whatever disgusting fetish they may have? There is nothing empowering about that, you're being used as an object of sexuality.

But then again there is nothing wrong with that, because it is consensual.
Just like porn, people participate in it if they want. Of course there are some crazy situations that happen occasionally with prostitution slaves where that is actually thing, but its very rare. And guess what? They exist solely because prostitution is illegal.

If you ban something that has a demand, and it has a supply, then there's going to be a black market. No matter what you do, that'll always be the case.

Two consenting adults. One of them is incredibly happy in the end, one of them is incredibly paid in the end. What's wrong?

I'm gonna toss it out here that male prostitutes are a thing since nobody has really been discussing it. It's not just poor defenseless women being taken advantage of.

Where can I see the dollars skype?

Where can I see the dollars skype?

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I think as long as there's a demand for something, there's always going to be someone who is willing to supply it. So as long as it's consensual on both sides I'm okay with it

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I don't agree with prostitution on a moral level, and that goes for the denotation of prostitution too. Prostitution is, in my mind, basically doing something that anyone can do, but for money. I find it gross and disgusting. BUT! There will always be a demand for that type of thing, so if someone is going to do it, the laws should be put in place to make it as safe as possible for the people doing it.

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>Prostitution is, in my mind, basically doing something that anyone can do, but for money.

So? You can grow your own crops and keep animals, but that doesn't mean there's something wrong with going to a supermarket.

If some dude wants to get his freak on, and there are women willing to get paid, then there is no problem.

I think if you have a want to prostitute your body then you have the right to, and if people want to buy WILLING prostitutes that should be okay too. BUT if the prostitute is not a willing prostitute, being forced into selling their body, then it is not okay.

I can understand why people think it's wrong, but it doesn't seem bad to me. I wouldn't use a prostitute, but if someone wants to just make sure you're safe.

Putting aside those who prostitute themselves as a resort to survive, I am morally against it. This opinion is mainly based on my moral values towards sex in general.

Personally, I dislike promiscuity. To me, intercourse is a very meaningful and important emotional way of expression. That's why I'd disagree even more with prostitution.

I also find it demeaning for both the prostitute as well as the customer.

But honestly, if I were to ever see a prostitute around, I wouldn't give a damn. After all, I don't know them, and it's their own choice. However, if my friends or anyone I cared about considered prostitution, I'd probably disapprove of it. Or at least highly discourage it. Because there ARE more consequences to prostitution other than STDs or pregnancy.

But as for whether prostitution should be legal, I may sound contradictory when I say this... but I'd vote for it to be legalized. Since prostitution would exist even if it were illegal, it might as well be recognized as an actual job, so that it can be done in a healthier and safer way.

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spoken like a true virgin lol

>>371 ehh, not sure what you're trying to imply but thanks for reading c:

I personally agree with >>370

personally, the idea of sex for money is for the useless, crap scum of humans, I mean what the hell?! you can't just go screwing people for cash because that makes you as dirty as the customer, its sick, wrong and pointless, go get a damn job!

>>374 Sounds like you've adopted your personal views as basic truth. Why can't you go screwing people for cash? Why does that make you dirty? Why does that make the customer dirty? It sounds like you take sexual activity as an important, perhaps sacred activity to be regarded as such, but why can't two people that do not see it that way do as they please?

I suppose I understand now, in the end all that matters is the end result, its not my choice what people do and its not my problem, sex isn't sacred to me, just one f those things that should be kept to oneself, its a bit like whats private and public, how the media and religion shapes everything so who am I to judge?

Yes.

People can do with their bodies what they want. If you think prostitution is wrong, dont become a prostitute, and dont fuck one.

>>378 This.

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well... it's really up to them. if they want to get paid for sex. then its all up to them really. when you think about it in a way people respond to gays/lesbians in a similar way to prostitution. they are either all for it, don't care either way, or think all gays/lesbians or prostitutes should die.

why do people have to be so judging?

I find it wrong that people even have to resort to selling their bodies... What kind of a world do we live in where people are provided so little, at times, that they must sell themselves to make it by? People struggling should be given aid of some kind by the government and/or those around them who are willing to help. And most, if not all, people should be willing to help.

People who sell themselves because they enjoy it, that's another story... I don't particularly approve but it is their choice.

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isn't it illegal?

>>395 Just because something is legal doesn't mean that thing is good.

However,even if it was legal,prostitution would still be humiliating.Selling yourself for money is just ... wrong.And those people who hire prostitues,they're just as low as them,if not lower.

>>396 Is it, though? I think it's far less humiliating to be a whore than a slut, though being a slut is much more widely accepted for some odd reason. At least a whore gets her money's worth and is doing it for the same reason we all sell our time and bodies - money.

So do you think it would be more acceptable if they met someone at a club and had a one night stand? Or would you rather they lied and dated them just to get the sex they need? Do you prefer abuse and half-assed relationships over a casual night between two adults with an exchange of money?

"Selling yourself for money is just... wrong." So do you think modeling, dancing, acting, and singing are all "wrong"? In any idol or stage position, you're selling your body and its varied talents to the audience, just like in prostitution. At least prostituting doesn't require starving yourself like being a ballerina or standard model, a practice which I think is humiliating. So why is having sex--doing something everyone does anyway--so "humiliating"?

I think it is okay. People can make their own decisions. And if that's they way they want to earn money, who am I to stop them?
As long as it is their own choice and they are not being forced to do it, I'm fine with it.

>>397 I don't know about you,but for me,sluts and whore are at the same level,although I have to agree with you on the money part.
And about the "selling yourself" part,there's a huge difference between dancing and modeling and having sex with random guys daily for a living.

I don't think it's wrong to be a prostitute if you think about it from many perspectives you'll get the same answer. Depending on the side your looking at. I think people should legalize prostitution. For many reasons, one being that prostitutes are murdered continuously mostly the reason being that they're selling themselves and or because of the sake of it. But in the end humanity seemingly can't do that because of their public image. I still think if you legalize it would be be easier to keep track of them, wouldn't they be safer in the end if you did legalize it? Just saying

>>399 What's the difference? For dancing and modeling, you traumatize your bodies to fit into the necessary standards, then sell your ability to dance / strut to a crowd. For prostituting, you just have sex with people on a regular basis.

I don't see how getting paid for sex, a completely normal thing every person will do at some point in their life, is more demeaning than starvation and body alterations and jerking your body around to please a crowd.

"Oh but STD's and pregnancies!" Use protection. "Oh but, but-" No.

I can feel the hate for this already, but I just think that the human race should have a little more dignity than to sell something like sex. It is supposed to be something that bonds you with your life partner, not something that you can feed your greed with.

>>403 Protection isn't 100% effective.Yes,modeling standards might not be ok,but what about dancing?You don't need to starve yourself for it,dancing being a modality of getting fit itself.

I truly agree that it should legalized because its their own free will to do so. Just because it doesn't fit your standards you really don't have a say what they do unless it's against their will. Then you do have a right to say whether it's blatantly right or wrong. But my opinion won't change no matter what.

If the person performing a sexual act for cash is completely okay with themselves doing it and is in charge of everything, then they should.

Everyone views the meanings of "sex", "intimacy" and "love" and all that in their own way, so if they're comfortable with sharing their body like that with many people, then it's cool.

I find it quite disgusting that someone would pretty much sell their body for money. I mean, I get that they are choosing to do this with their own free will, but, I believe if they desperately need money, at least choose a job that is at least slightly more different than that!

While I agree that prostitution is morally wrong, I do not believe that one should be humiliated for it. Prostitutes are humans too. Many people will continue the act, regardless of law or morals, and so it is our duty to protect them and guide them to a safer path. Too idealistic--maybe. Doable? Yes, and laws to protect the rights of prostitutes are a common thing in some European countries. It should be enforced everywhere--after all, a lot of those men and women have simply hit rock-bottom and need a helping hand.

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i think its ok and espicially if your sex addict

just because someone ijavascript:javascript:show('reply1325395672'); show('newpostbox1325395672'); show('newimage1325395672');s a sex addict doesn't mean its OK

It's only okay if you have nothing else to live for, but I think if I had nothing else to live for I still wouldn't do that. Also, it's only okay if the person actually wants to be a prostitute, because then they know already what's coming to them.

I think people lead their own lives and I wouldn't ever judge them for it. If they want to, let them.
Ofcourse, forced prostitution is a whole different matter...

In my opinion on prostitution, it depends on if your doing it for the sex or the money. if you're doing it for the money, I'm not going to judge but if it's for the sex then that kinda makes you a whore, neh neh?