Prostitution - Yea or Nay?
 

(1) Have you ever hired a prostitute
(2) If so, why?
(3) If not, why not?
(4) If you were thinking about it, would you hire more then one?

No to all of your questions. I know three former prostitutes. Two were literally sold to pimps when they were 14-15, and the other one's "boyfriend" forced her into it. All three are now married to men who know of their pasts - men for whom I have tremendous respect.

Can't say that I could EVER see prostitution as a victimless crime!

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1) No
2) N/A
3) Seems slimy, and don't really have the need. However, I would like to get married one day, and marriage is probably a form of prostitution.
4) Why not

And it is a victemless crime when performed by a consenting adult. That some will force someone to do anything, should not negate an adult's right to choose that behavior.

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By your responses, you admit that you do not know any prostitutes. One hundred percent of those I do know were not consenting parties to prostitution. How do you know how many adults truly consent to selling their bodies?

1) No
2) N/A
3) Assuming a) I was not with/could not be with anyone else and b) wanted something other than solo sex - I'd end up feeling like I could only get sex if I paid for it if I did that (be bad for my esteem). I don't think it's a good option for people who want to learn more about sex either; they'd probably be better off looking at sexual surrogacy rather than assisted masturbation with a prostitute.
4) IF I was? I suppose?.

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100% of a sampling of 3? That hardly makes anyone an expert. There is a difference between forced behavior, and consensual behavior. You are correlating all prostitution to forced behavior. In those cases where this happens, it should be illegal. In those cases where a woman wants to make $5,000/week turning tricks, I'd rather that it be legal, regulated, and taxed.

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Yes to all. And I love them. I met AXJules when she was being rented out by a leper in Calcutta for 1 rupee. She was so charming, I forgot about her torrid past.

-Rudey

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1.) no
2.) n/a
3.) not that desperate
4.) No.

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1. No.
2. N/A
3. The opportunity hasn't conveniently presented itself.
4. Yuppers

I have met several prostitutes . . . I am not sure how exploited they were, they made a lot of money.

I too knew a prostitute who used to live in Detroit. She came to Atlanta to escape and was promised a place at her brother's. When she got here, her brother decided that he didn't want her around, so she kinda got back into what she was doing. When I met her at a party, we talked for a long time...tears were involved and I offered to help her. As far as I know, she's ok now though I haven't talked to her in a long time. She lived with me for a few months until she figured out what to do.

I saw the film 'Monster' recently (Christina Ricci, Charlize Theron). Not ultra related to theme of this thread so just a passing comment.

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1. No
2. n/a
3. Never had the need.
4. Sure. The more the merrier.;)

I think legalized controlled prostitution is a great idea.

It might be a nice social lubricant.

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Baby I only spoke to you b/c of that kickin' wheelchair you sported.

So to answer the Q:
Prostitution?? IT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER!!!!

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It was a rickshaw and you gave me more than one rupee's worth because you'd never seen a wheel before.

-Rudey

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Dude what do you think I needed the money for?? A RICKSHAW OF MY OWN!!

prostitution sucks. It's happened forever and will proabbly continue happening, but it still sucks
-M

$50?

Question to everyone. Would/Do you consider an "Escort" a "Prostitute"? Why or why not?

An escort, as I believe that profession is normally practiced, is definitely prostitution. The escorts get money, and the clients get sex.

What's the difference between the two? I always thought of an escort as a prostitute that travelled with the client, and usually involved a lot more money.

I think that escorts are just a better class of whores. They don't walk the streets, and don't dress sleazy, and they cost a lot more money.

See, that's what I thought too.

But if prostitution is illegal, how can there be escort ads all over the Yellow Pages and in the back of local magazines?

They don't mention the sex in the ads. Its a wink-wink sort of thing.

Most people don't object to escorts, as opposed to streetwalkers, because they don't see them, and their children don't see them.

it's prostitution but in a much higher and Classier way.

Prostitution is not completely illegal in all states! Don't forget!!

Works pretty well in Nevada it seems . . . don't forget the IRS ran a brother for a number of years.

There is a cost benefit analysis involved. . .

At first an escort or prostitute is cheaper than a GF/wife in terms of money and time invested.

But over time, the opportunity cost of a prostitute far exceeds the cost for the steady sex offererd by a GF/wife . . .

Although, the mental investment and possible emotional cost through bad drama is much lower with the proffessional sex-giver. . .

Hrmm . . I guess the limiting income is money. Can you afford steady sex with a Pro.

I imagine thats why many young millionaire playboys don't get married. They can afford the proffessional service and take advantage of that.

Right. Its called marriage.:p

Just some more food for thought. Not all escorts provide sex, or anything sexual for that matter. A lot of times it's dinner dates with execs.

The distinction between the terms was also discussed in this thread. :)

Thats because they didn't pay the extra . or admit to it . . . I know someone that runs an escort service.

They're all a bunch of two bit whores. come on people.

The reason prostitution is not legalized is not a moral issue. It has to do with what crimes accompany prostitution. With an escort that does outcalls, that crime is often not there or a lot less of a problem so people don't complain to the pigs as much.

-Rudey

With an escort, you are paying for her time and her company. She is under no obligation to sleep with or perform sexual favors for the client. If she likes him, sex may occur, but sex isn't included in the price.

:p Good one!

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No, I haven't hired a prostitute, because I don't particularly want a criminal record. If it were legal, sure I would hire one. Maybe more than one.

So what can possibly be classy about renting one's sexual parts to a stranger with enough money?

Come on, people, in real life, prostitution isn't Pretty Woman!!

Please don't paraphrase me out of context. I didn't write, "classy." I wrote "better class," as in a higher socio-economic standing.

Oh, I get it. Like the difference between skanky and disgusting? :rolleyes:

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LOL There is a difference i'd like to add. I don't date disgusting...but skanky i might be ok with.

-Rudey