OK. I was reading an article this week about the possiblity of prostitution in a good, old-fashioned "brothel" being legalized in Canada. The reason is to provide a safer environment for women who choose this dangerous profession. I say, why not? Socially, it would make this profession less "visible". It would certainly make it safer and more regulated. Some women choose this profession simply to provide for their children. Others, for more nefarious reasons.
I say this because -- as a society -- we have accepted so many other formerly socially unacceptable lifestyles. Sex before marriage. Teenage pregnancy. Homosexuality. Gay marriages. Pornography. Polygamy, while not completely accepted or legal, it sustains avid curiousity, thanks to reality TV shows like "Sister Wives".
So why not the oldest profession? Why is it still considered dirty and unacceptable? If it was made legal, would this not make their incomes taxable, too? I say it would be a win-win for everyone involved.
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