Although some Americans are calling for the legalization of prostitution in the United States, there are just as many that don't ever want to see it legalized at all. In many cases, prostitution is viewed as a detestable act, something that should be shamed, and ultimately a horrendous crime. Despite the fact that many Americans look down on paying for sexual acts, its been reported that one in five adult men in the United States have paid for sex acts in some capacity, whether that be in the form of online pornography, visiting a strip club, phone sex, etc (Long 1). So while many people outwardly show their distaste towards paying for sexual acts, including prostitution, data seems to suggest that it may be more common and met less met with malice than originally thought. In 1977, sixty-one percent of Americans viewed prostitution as morally wrong. In 2006, this same state had dropped to forty-three percent (Long 3). .
Billy J. Long, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Ferrum College argues that legalizing prostitution in the United States would help to "Reconceptualize the Concept of Demeaning Behavior Towards Women " (Long 3). Long goes on to say that far too often women are viewed as helpless or having no option when it comes to prostitution, while their male clients are viewed as the oppressors who make women their victims. Long argues that if prostitution were ever to be legalized in the United States that the perception of people towards prostitutes and their clients would change dramatically. Women would feel as though their actions weren't degrading, but instead beneficial and uplifting to themselves and to society (Long 3). In addition to women being viewed differently, according to Long, approximately ninety percent of all welfare recipients are women. If prostitution were legalized, this could provide another means of income for women (Long 3). .
Legalizing Prostitution would also decrease crime by a small margin, money spent on fighting crimes involved with prostitution, and provide streetwalkers and private prostitutes safer working environments (Long 5).
The existence of prostitution does have its reason and value. ... Legalization of prostitution could lower the rate of crime. ... Another reason is that the direct law for banning prostitution may have opposite effects. ... Prostitution legalization is not encouraging prostitution. ... Prostitution legalization is a necessary process before direct eradicating prostitution....
Legalizing Prostitution Legalizing prostitution would be more harmful than helpful to the world. Legalization of prostitution would increase child prostitution, doesn't protect the women in prostitution, and doesn't enhance women's choice. These reasons for not legalizing prostitution will be discussed throughout this report. ... Child prostitution has dramatically risen in Victoria compared to other Australian states where prostitution has not been legalized. ... Increasing child prostitution, not protecting women in prostitution, and restraining the choices...
We should legalize prostitution. I believe there are three reasons why we should legalize prostitution. ... Another reason to legalize prostitution is to promote health regulations. ... Another reason to legalize prostitution is the additional source of tax income for the government and the strengthening of our economy. ... Other people may argue not to legalize prostitution. ...
Theme: Should prostitution be legalized? ... Moral reasons are the argument to make it illegal. ... There remain many reasons why one may favor the illegal status of prostitution. ... Although valid reasons justify why one would want to keep prostitution with an illegal status, the benefits far out way the negative aspects of prostitution. ... Exploitation from Mac's eliminates with the legalization of prostitution. ...
It is exactly for this reason that it is often referred to as one of the oldest professions. ... If legalized, one of the regulations of prostitution could be a monthly medical check up. ... The fourth reason for legalization appears to be the most important and substantial. ... If prostitution was legalized, it could also be regulated by the police force. I believe that legalization of prostitution is the obvious choice. ...
Prostitution: Should it be legalized? ... Sexually transmitted diseases are a major concern for the women as well as the men and should be a major reason why legalized prostitution should be pushed. ... The only possible remedy in many eyes is the legalization of prostitution, which will take place in designated areas. ... It is now apparent of how much legalized prostitution can in fact clean up a society in need. ... Justin: Not to me: no reason can justify prostitution. ...
The debate on the prostitution is still open and the question on legalizing it has to be solved. ... Legalization of prostitution in all states will allow the implementation o the civil rights. ... People wander what will happen to the whole USA if all the states join Nevada and legalized prostitution. Whether a person engages into sexual activities willingly or not shouldn't be a reason to justify evil act of abuse against that person. ... PRO of the legalization of prostitution has to ask their selves what if my child chooses to be a prostitute. ...
In my opinion prostitution should not be legalized. ... One reason I believe prostitution should not be legalized is that it would spread venereal diseases more easily. ... I also feel that by legalizing prostitution, the crime rate involved with it would rise. ... In addition to these reasons I believe that prostitution would intensify racial segregation. ... Another reason to not making prostitution legal is because of the sophisticated retirement systems needed for these women. ...
Prostitution is taken the focus of what really needs to be solved in America, doubling up our law enforcement duty, and should be legalized. ... The only reason that anyone would say that sex demeans women, and or is immorally correct is a society that is intolerable and defines it to be so.... Prostitution is a reality and cannot be eliminated. ... I see prostitution as a reality of the modern world. ... Unlike weed if it is legalized there is nothing else to resort to. ...
