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Originally Posted by Russ B
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Indeed, it seems that there is a serial killer on the loose now. I have listened to this being discussed for a few hours on the radio today and the same old arguements were trotted out about legalisation etc. A couple of women came on air and talked about their experiences of selling sex. Some suggested that the police were not doing enough to protect them,another said that she wasnt on drugs but she just preferred this line of work becuase she liked the money and she worked fewer hours. She said that there was no way she would go and work for 5 or 10 pounds an hour and do a forty hour week.
So then, lets cut through the rubbish that is talked.
First of all it is tragic that a few young women have lost their lives in this pitifull manner.
But, this is not an arguement nor does it demonstrate a need for legalisation.
As for the police not protecting "girls" what rubbish. Prostitutes are entitled to the same levels of protection as everyone else in the UK i.e next to nothing. The thin blue line is very thin and no one should receive preferential treatment, least of all those who choose to break the law and put themselves in potentially hazardous situations by choice.
The fact is that many pros' choose the lifestyle becuase they are non conformists and they enjoy the easy money and flexible hours.
There is no need in the this country for any girl to sell their bodies. It is fortunate that we live in a country that provides a basic safety net.
We live in a society which has rules, certain moral codes and laws. There will always be those who choose to operate on the fringes of or outside of mainstream society. It could be prostitutes,criminals,travellers,new age type,I'm sure you can all name them. If they choose not to play the game, to be part of mainstream society and to abide by the common law and conventions of our society then that is their choice and they should expect to deal with any consequences.
There is no need to legalise prostitution simply because non conformists and pressure groups call for it. I would suggest that these women adopt the mainstream rules, laws and moral codes of mainstream society and get themselves a proper job, instead of cocking a snoot at ordinary hard working people who play the game AND do those jobs for 5 or 10 pounds an hour that these lazy pros will not do.
It is fact that many girls who work the streets are there becuase they are heroin hookers. What is beyond me is the crass stupidity of the men who are having sex with them! I can only assume that they are niave enuogh to think that the girls are only earning a bit of extra pin money or that they enjoy hte sex so much that they cant get enough of it!
Perhaps these stupid men should check out the national statistics on such nasty diseases as herpes, hiv and other std's before they risk bringing this filth home to their wives.
So then, dont legalise, we already have tolerance in so called "health clubs". Purge the streets of heroin hookers and name and shame their clients on street advertising hoardings. But do not bow to self interest pressure groups who want to change the common law and general moral codes of society becuase the current ones dont suit them.
The above diatribe also applies to filthy male rent boys whos street activites in major cities seem to be on the increase.