Victimless Crimes

[imperia]

I belong to a chatroom on IRC for bipolar called #ASL (A silver lining). I am an OP there, and have been going there for a few years. Last night we were having a discussion on "victimless crimes". And this one woman became furious at me and my stand on them. I think she thought I was "unmoral" or promoting such things. As a libertarian, I

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[withbutterflies]

I agree! Think of how much tax money our country would save if we didn't have to house non-violent drug offenders. What we need to do is to make the penalty for doing things that COULD harm people stronger. Stronger penalties for DUIs would be a good start. Plus we could TAX the drugs and bring in more money for the state. Some people just want pot legal, not me. All of it.

I also find it funny that people get angry and say prostitution degrades women. Not anymore than Miss America, or Vogue, or SI Swimsuit Edition, or lots of "traditions" of our country. Miss America is still selling her face and her body, just like a girl in a cathouse.

I put myself through school to get my Master's slinging drinks at a casino. Do I think I got all those tips for my winning personality or my promptness in bringing a drink? Nope. I got them from guys who thought my ass/chest/legs looked good in my uniform. Let's not kid ourselves. There are LOTS of ways to sell yourself.

Good for you for sticking up for yourself in debate.

[imperia]

Hey Daisy,

when you said you worked in a casino, I looked up your location and it said you live in "neon, nevada" is that Vegas? I have to agree that Miss America, SI swimsuit edition and all that stuff is also just women selling themselves. Psychologically speaking, human beings believe what is beatuiful is good and what is ugly is bad. Beauty and sex will always sell, and I don't think anyone is goimg to change that. What is your Masters in (is it nursing? I know you are a nurse), I totally respect you for working your way through college like that, WTG!

Imperia