Legalizing Prostitution

[olpluvr]

This is a taboo topic in many societies and the opinions vary on the spectrum of acceptance or banishment. The issue that will be presented today asks a few questions and will give you a few thoughts to ponder about, but the main debate is whether or not prostitution should be legalized. Many European countries have adapted this trend of

Comments

[ferret_angels]

I decided to look back at some old Debatification entries, and came across yours. You responded to something I said and yet, didn't click on the "reply to this" under the posting you are questioning. How am I supposed to carry on the discussion if I am not aware you are responding to it?!

I've mentioned some of my sources, ex, the Dr. Phil show that discussed the whole issue of legalizing prostitution, and balanced the pro's and con's so the viewers could make their own conclusions. If you disagree with me, I would appreciate hearing some of your sources.

[12watercolours]

“Some people are attracted to the industry because of past negative experiences sexually, i.e. sexual assault or harassment at an early age.”
You question someone who said that prostitution would be damaging to their self-esteem in the long run, did you ever think that being sexually assaulted at a young age would be damaging to their self-esteem in the long run? And perhaps are so damaged that they have never built them selves back up so they turned to prostitution as a easy option since they have already been so scared.
And they have only taken their body back in control for a price, whether its money or emotional.

[ferret_angels]

I totally agree with you.