Comments on: Would you visit a prostitute if it were legal?

By: Invictus_88

Invictus_88 — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:07:02 +0000

The talk of “legalisation” as the alternative to our present laws, because clearly current prohibitions don’t do anything.

The only discussion should be on the nature of its regulation, and this is by far the best turf on which to hold a discussion on prostitution and the law.

Prostitution – how should it be regulated?

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Twitted by PhilCane — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:37:04 +0000

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By: Brian E.

Brian E. — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:35:52 +0000

In some ways it is much the same as the drugs problem, whatever you do it is unlikely to go away. As with drugs, the more restrictions that are placed on it, the more gangs and “protectors” take control, and the more crime we get.
Far better to legalise these things and then keep them under control than to ban them thus increasing criminal involvement.

By: john laity

john laity — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:28:10 +0000

Well done TBB…

…As you know I have been struggling with a response to Jenny and her comment in my guest blog…yours does just fine ;0)

Don’t feel alone in you deliberations, it took the UN sixty years to ratify a directive on prostitution and human trafficking (1949 – 2009)…

Jenny should have the freedom and protection to do what she wants with her body…In my mind prostitution is no less exploitative that posing on page 3, cat walk modeling or serving drinks in a topless bar. Sex sells.

I do have to say that I am saddened that she has had to think about such things to make ends meat…

…it is a reminder that the world is a lonely and unfair place.

HOWEVER, the fact that she would go to such lengths to do the best for her children is an indicator that she has “true grit” and character…Clearly demonstrating that her B@£$%rd Boy Friend (her words) is a numpty.

One day he will realise that true grit and character is in short supply…his loss so to speak.

By: Jellybean

Jellybean — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:37:55 +0000

Better issues we can discuss than whores

By: Kingston

Kingston — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:37:28 +0000

agree. an issue of freedom. and protection.

By: Tax Man

Tax Man — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:33:42 +0000

Yup. We need the tax. 80,000 tarts not paying taxes.

some earning above £200,000. Not on.

lets get that tax in

By: Ex Iain Dale Blog Reader

Ex Iain Dale Blog Reader — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:32:27 +0000

That stirred up some thoughts.

Cant imagine seeing such a delicate issue in Total Politics. iain Dale shys sway from controversial subjects, especially as he is trying to be an MP!

By: Don

Don — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:29:35 +0000

Wow. TBB you are back with a bang today. great insights into tough areas ie immigration & prostitution. Very few blogs do that!

Dont go away for so long next time. We need your blog.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:27:36 +0000

Dont forget men sell sex as well. Not just women. male prostituion and escourts are on the rise.

By: Carin Smith

Carin Smith — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:02 +0000

What a hornets nest of a blog piece. Well written.

My fella condemns this trade. then goes on a lads weekend to Holland where it is rife!

Blokes only think with their todger

By: Lacey

Lacey — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:21:18 +0000

Legalise it.

I would send my partner to get some tips on how to improve our sex life as it is sure as hell dull now!

By: John

John — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:19:38 +0000

absolutely on the money.

My favourite quote of the day.

‘So from a taxation point of view….who is being screwed’?

Priceless!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:18:31 +0000

As a woman, when i was struggling as a student, considered prostituion. This is an emotional area. especially for a woman, more so than a man, who is primevil by decision, governed by predatory urges.

This is a very well argued piece. I do agree that it should be legal. For protection of the women.

Well done on tacking such a big subject in a constructive way