What's actually wrong with Prostitution?

I actually think that if prostitution were made legal it would be better for society in the end as long as it was ran as a business where common law practices were necessary.

i.e.
- Prostitutes would get wages, medical benefits and have to get physicals often.
- Prostitutes would be known to have a -job- and not just have to be doing things illegally.
- Employers that harmed prostitutes could be tried and punished in a court of law. Also, sexual conduct would be between clients and prostitutes only and not employers.
- Prostitutes would be treated more fairly in a court of law even if the case was rape or molestation.
- Men and women that wished to use prostitution could do so if they were single and not have to go build up some other person's hopes when all they are out for is a one night stand.
- If a client is found to be married, the prostitute could actually be a witness against the client for adultery if the spouse files a claim of divorce.
- The prostitute's lives wouldn't be in danger as much and pimps would become a thing of the past. Also teenage girls and boys would not be able to be drawn into prostitution as laws would say prostitutes have to be a certain age and age could be verified as it is with other businesses.

There are other countries that do have prostitutes and also Las Vegas and really, the places that are well maintained do not have any more of a severe problem with STDs than places where prostitution is illegal. Prostitutes, in fact, may be safer in some ways if health physicals were performed and there were rules instilled for a prostitute's safety. The only reason I think prostitution isn't legal is because of religious morals. I do believe two consenting adults that want to have sex, whether it's for money or not, have the right to make that choice. I'd actually like to hear someone say some reasons why it should not be legal with some evidence other than the usual 'it's wrong because it's not moral' argument. The STDs aren't even accurate as it could even reduce STDs if done as a proper business.

 

There's nothing wrong with prostitution as long as it's safe (STDs) and doesn't involve minors (or other cases of non-consensual sex).

 

If it were ever legalized, it would be at the state level (which I believe, it is?). So as a result, the requirements and other criteria would be different throughout.

 

At any rate, the idea of legalized prostitution is fine by me as long as it is regulated by the board of health and certain precautions are taken.

 

Very true. Maybe they'll have to carry some kind of "I'm clean" card.

 

Spread of various diseases to an unknown victim (sleeze bag victim btw).

Plus, would you want scantily clad women everywhere on the streets for your children to see?

Also, having to sell your body is immoral and is a pitiful act. Only trash do that and you know it.

 

As has already been stated, if it was made legal it could then be monitored and regulated by governments. This would mean regular health checks etc.

Also, they would not be on the street. The only reason they are on the street now is because it is illegal.

How is it immoral? From the Bible? We live in secular societies and therefore the Bible and other religious texts should have no bearing on our legal systems. If you read the original comment you would see that it is about reasons for it to be illegal, reasons with evidence and at least some explaination.

 

Seriously, read your comment and read it carefully.

Prostitution is bad, with or without the Bible's influence. Killing is bad, with or without the Bible. Do you wish to make killing legal?

 

Since when does it feel wrong? Just because you feel that it is wrong, doesn't mean that other people do as well. I myself wouldn't get a prostitute, even if it was legal, but still, I would not feel like I'm sinning or whatever you want to call it if I did do it

 

A person has every right to use what they have. If a person wishes to use their body, time and energy to create an income who is to stop them? Does it harm anyone? No.

I hardly see what homicide has to do with prostitution, I mean really.

 

Killing is agreed to be against the law, because it impinges on other people's right to life.

Prostitution is a service, just like massage palours. They use their bodies to give pleasure and relaxation to the client.

Remember, the bible is a touch out of date. Contraception was not around then. Those who wrote it clearly had a different idea of the consequences of prostitution and the sharing of STDs.

 

Sadly it's just the subjective view of morality that came from religious pressures over time that have now ingrained themselves in most societies. Humans have the tendency to think that their behaviours are special and unique despite the fact that most of them are witnessed in just about every other facet of nature. While sex in the larger context (which is where the subjective morality comes into play) is seen as a means to reproduce, and given our vast social capabilities, is commonly associated with connected relationships and pair bonding. The actual behavioural product of sex is that it feels good, and thus we're motivated to do more of it. So really, there's nothing wrong with indulging in a behaviour that feels good as long as you're responsible.

Says who? Why would is be pitiful to offer a service that feels good, with relatively no risks? Why would it be immoral to do what you want with your body? Also some prostitutes come from classy establishments where they make more net income in a year than both your parents, so I fail to see how that makes them trash.

Oh booo. Killing is only immoral because the actions that are associated with it lead to the cessation of life in our current world. It's immoral to run around and stab people with knives because it could result in death. If we lived in a world where we had hardened shells around our bodies, stabbing each other with knives wouldn't result in death/harm, and would therefore not be immoral. With this in mind, there's a possible world where we still grow old and die, but nothing can harm us and therefore we can't be killed. So killing is only bad because it leads to death in this world, it doesn't mean that it's absolutely immoral.

Also you're reasoning flawed. How does prostitution equate to killing? You might want to go back to the drawing board Captain Invalid Conclusion.

 

Uh, people spread diseases through sexual intercourse all the time. Sorry but prostitution is not solely responsible for this happening. Matterafact, most STDs are common amongst -teenagers- who aren't out buying prossies. They spread it amongst each other. Anyone that has sex irresponsibly has to live with the outcome. Who are you to control what they do? It has no effect on you.

Also prostitution if legalized would mean the men or women would have to be diagnosed as clean and get regular physicals. They may be safer than others you don't know or even are going out with and don't realize their sexual history.

Scantily clad women are already around. Just because prostitution would be legalized, it doesn't mean there will be more prossies hitting the streets. That's a ridiculous allegation. Also, since it would be regulated, -where- prostitution could take place could be accomplished so that they would not be so loitering the streets as they already do. They could have the luxury of advertising in other ways such as through magazines, papers and online so they wouldn't have to be out there so much. There's a possibility the number of prostitutes in the streets would lessen, not increase.

Trash? Who are you to judge? Often those who bother calling others trash are themselves closed-minded bigots that are the reason things are so pitiful today. Pre-judging people is not a good quality.

Also, if selling your body is immoral, I think you should tell that to -
- Athletes, who make a ton of money per year, doing sports until their bodies break. They earn a lot for a reason...so they can have money for later in their lives because they probably won't be able to work other jobs because some of their health will be shot, such as bad knees, back etc.

Also, there's a fine line of what constitutes a person as a prostitute anyway. There are men and women that get with others and expect -tributes- with gifts etc constantly or they won't do anything with that person and may dump that person. There are some really materialistic people that assume guys have to buy women a ton of junk from candy to jewelry to show their love and devotion. I call that prostitution too as it makes -demands- to even have a relationship. Yet these women aren't called trash. They are considered high class because they are taught to be demanding and it keeps them in control. Commercials even cater to this form of prostitution of giving men or women what they -want- so that men and women can liven up their relationships. Materialistic relationships in the end are glorified prostitution, more like perhaps courtesans, but nonetheless, it's about the same difference. Something for sex.

 

Ditto. Seriously, sometimes people born on the streets who are poor can't do anything else for money. It's a harsh world.

 

yea i know what you mean. there are also some children born FOR the purpose of being placed into prostitution. i watched a talkshow about this recently. the children who are placed into prostitution don't see anything wrong with it, they see it as a normal routine in their life. and when someone tried to get them away from prostitution the children didn't want to leave because that place was their home. point is: not everyone who's a prostitute is nessacarily a "bad guy" (sorry couldn't think of a better word).

 

I don't see anything wrong with prostitution. I wouldn't pay for sex or anything like that, but, it shouldn't be illegal. I don't understand the US government's reason for making it illegal. I suppose it is to stop disease spread, but would ya look at that...STDs are STILL spreading.

 

i think you should not do it.....because of disease, but again, there are always the sicko's who have the vfun.

neways, it should be illegal because it kills the family.....but then.....some good reasons is it.....idk if there is such thing as good reasons.....so neva mind.

 

Did you even read anything in this thread?

 

its because of Religons..and such...they think it will cause the morals of the world to go down...not like they arent down anyway

but its still kinda gross

 

I think sex is awesome. All adults think sex is one of the greatest things to ever exist.