The statement that ?we? don?t allow it is not entirely correct. In the United States, "it" is legal in only one of the fifty states, Nevada. And then not everywhere in Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City and Lake Tahoe still have it illegal. Supposedly the city fathers (and mothers) don't think that prostitution contributes

Moschus (Prat. Spir. 14). When he entered into the house of prostitution,

Another positive that might come of it being legalized would be the lesser occurrence of forcible rape cases. Criminals sometimes conclude the only way to get sex to fulfill their desires is through rape. According to the Uniformed Crime Reports, in 2000 we experienced 90,186 forcible rapes in the United States (UCR, 2000, index). Legalization could give criminals another outlet for satisfaction, and with a willing partner. I agree this would probably have no affect on the common non-violent date rapes, but perhaps any decrease in forced rape is a good one.

Then we approach the idea, who can tell us what to do with our own bodies? Prostitution isn?t violent and it doesn?t hurt anyone. Both parties are willing participants. As long as all transactions are done behind closed doors, not out in public view subject to public indecency, or able to be seen as offensive by passer by?s, then it should be on no one else?s concern. Why does the government conclude they must intervene for our own good? Yet the government always steps in and says, ?You can?t do that. It?s bad for you.? Are we children, incapable of determining what is bad for us?

For the customer, one can easily see why they would participate-- for sexual gratification. Other reasons apply for prostitutes who choose to do so. Some turn to a life of prostitution because they lack the skills needed to survive in today?s society. Perhaps the have no education, can?t read or write, or simply can?t find a job that pays enough to support them. On the flip side of the coin, there are college-educated women who engage in prostitution. They sometimes run a very high class and very expensive brothel, such as the case with Heidi Fliese, and the Mayflower Madam. For them as well as others, it?s all about the money. Depending on the area they live, their looks, or demand for services, prostitutes can make an astonishing amount of money, quickly and tax-free. A working girl could easily make $1400 a night. I believe this to be a fairly conservative estimate-- Fast cash, and losts of it. That?s why it appeals to so many. Some clients not only pay for the sex, but the!

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