Prostitution
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No ... I am saying the government should stay out of the sex lives of consenting adults.
BTW, the government has already said that breaking those vows are okay ... adultery and divorce are not illegal.
To save you some time ... no, I do not believe adultery is okay. Yes, I do believe divorce is necessary and preferential in cases of adultery and abuse.
It could. This topic, however, is more complicated than a simple "women and men become prostitutes because they enjoy fornicating".
glassjester
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I really doubt anyone becomes a prostitute just for fun.
That exactly describes their customers, though.
glassjester
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Would it be good for the government to suggest that unemployed women become prostitutes, and deny unemployment money to those who refuse?
I would say otherwise, but I don't know as much about prostitutes to back that up.
You'd be surprised how many strippers in fact do it just for fun though. Some love the attention and desire of others. And if that rings true, and the very next step down is prostitution, then.. :think:
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Oh, I most definitely agree insofar as the the motives of the customers.
IMO, the only reason for someone to take up a profession that is so degrading would be due to desperation.
glassjester
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It wouldn't be good for any agency or person to suggest someone become a prostitute. Prostitution is not a good thing, but rather a desperate measure that a person turns to because they are without shelter, food and income.
Should the government allow minors to sell their bodies to strangers ... OR anyone else? Of course not.
Should they intervene in cases that involve consenting adults ... no, they should stay out of it.
glassjester
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But that would inevitably happen, at least sometimes, if it were made legal.
And prostitution would definitely increase, not decrease, if legalized. If you do in fact think of prostitution as a bad thing, certainly increasing its occurrence is a bad thing as well.
Or they could go to a Christian church or organization like the Salvation Army, etc. etc. etc. and ask for charity...
Oh wait, Christians are the bad guys...never mind.
I don't necessarily believe every *bad thing* should be illegal. IF I did, then adulterers and those who practice promiscuous sex would overfill the prisons.
I would rather see law enforcement protect those who are not able to protect themselves. Unborn babies. Children. Elderly.
I would rather see law enforcement lock up violent predators who commit crimes such as murder, assault, domestic violence, rape, etc.
glassjester
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Adultery is a crime in 21 states. Besides, determining the punishment for a crime is a separate matter from determining whether it is, in fact, a crime.
False dichotomy. Let's protect unborn babies, children, elderly, and keep prostitution illegal.
Another false dichotomy. We should lock those guys up, and try to prevent desperate people from resorting to prostitution.
In old common law over Europe, including Rome (that's you), adultery was felonious while prostitution and brothels were legal.
This changed in the 1800's, but it's interesting to note that for much of western, Christian history, that was how it was.
glassjester
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Your point?
Been on any "dates" lately Acw ?
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Good question.
glassjester
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I'm willing to admit that I haven't dated in almost 4 years.
...I'm pretty if I dated anyone, my wife would get upset.
Adultery was a felony, and prostitution legal >> Adultery is now largely legal, and prostitution illegal.