However, to prohibit the activity of prostitution is equivalent to prohibiting the activity of operating a motor vehicle. The activities involved in driving cause death, property destruction, a plethora of bodily damage, and even road rage. The symptoms of what you described of prostitution: rape, enslavement, exploitation, and mistreatment are already illegal – and justly so. The same goes for operating a motor vehicle: speeding, reckless driving, DUI are already illegal – and justly so (in this example). You see, it should not be the activity in which people freely choose to do that which is prohibited – that is unjustified, impossible, and not conducive to a free society. Instead, it should be the sporadic consequences produced by the activity.

This type of prohibition expands to drug laws, gambling laws, alcohol laws, and others. To prohibit the activities of individuals which may result in negative consequences will create a world that is similar in nature to that of an iron cage. Would the legalization of prostitution legitimatize the act? It shouldn’t. Instead, it legitimizes the freedom of choice and liberty each individual is born with.

However, to prohibit the activity of prostitution is equivalent to prohibiting the activity of operating a motor vehicle. The activities involved in driving cause death, property destruction, a plethora of bodily damage, and even road rage. The symptoms of what you described of prostitution: rape, enslavement, exploitation, and mistreatment are already illegal – and justly so. The same goes for operating a motor vehicle: speeding, reckless driving, DUI are already illegal – and justly so (in this example). You see, it should not be the activity in which people freely choose to do that which is prohibited – that is unjustified, impossible, and not conducive to a free society. Instead, it should be the sporadic consequences produced by the activity.

This type of prohibition expands to drug laws, gambling laws, alcohol laws, and others. To prohibit the activities of individuals which may result in negative consequences will create a world that is similar in nature to that of an iron cage. Would the legalization of prostitution legitimatize the act? It shouldn’t. Instead, it legitimizes the freedom of choice and liberty each individual is born with.

However, to prohibit the activity of prostitution is equivalent to prohibiting the activity of operating a motor vehicle. The activities involved in driving cause death, property destruction, a plethora of bodily damage, and even road rage. The symptoms of what you described of prostitution: rape, enslavement, exploitation, and mistreatment are already illegal – and justly so. The same goes for operating a motor vehicle: speeding, reckless driving, DUI are already illegal – and justly so (in this example). You see, it should not be the activity in which people freely choose to do that which is prohibited – that is unjustified, impossible, and not conducive to a free society. Instead, it should be the sporadic consequences produced by the activity.

This type of prohibition expands to drug laws, gambling laws, alcohol laws, and others. To prohibit the activities of individuals which may result in negative consequences will create a world that is similar in nature to that of an iron cage. Would the legalization of prostitution legitimatize the act? It shouldn’t. Instead, it legitimizes the freedom of choice and liberty each individual is born with.

However, to prohibit the activity of prostitution is equivalent to prohibiting the activity of operating a motor vehicle. The activities involved in driving cause death, property destruction, a plethora of bodily damage, and even road rage. The symptoms of what you described of prostitution: rape, enslavement, exploitation, and mistreatment are already illegal – and justly so. The same goes for operating a motor vehicle: speeding, reckless driving, DUI are already illegal – and justly so (in this example). You see, it should not be the activity in which people freely choose to do that which is prohibited – that is unjustified, impossible, and not conducive to a free society. Instead, it should be the sporadic consequences produced by the activity.

This type of prohibition expands to drug laws, gambling laws, alcohol laws, and others. To prohibit the activities of individuals which may result in negative consequences will create a world that is similar in nature to that of an iron cage.

Isn't your claim much the same in other professions, though? Prostitutes are not the only people in the world with drug addictions who need a job to support their habit. The only reason you seem to have an issue with it is because you abhor the idea of prostitution in general. Many people are pulled into similar situations in other institutions, owing debts to people much worse than their employers. You are assuming that all brothels are run by cold, ruthless individuals who are dragging unwilling women into a trade they did not choose. Though that may be true in some cases, it certainly isn't in all. The world is an ugly place, Jacob K, and there's nothing we can do to completely abolish all the horrible things that happen, but by making things we disapprove of illegal, all we do is turn a blind eye to the evils that will happen regardless. Though you may be reluctant to admit (or believe) it, even if living in the brothels isn’t the most ideal lifestyle, it is certainly safer than performing the very same business on the streets.

I admit that prostitution and teaching are two very polar opposite positions to be in, but I can’t help but argue with you on one point. You make it out that all prostitutes are subjected to things that, quite frankly, they are not. Prostitutes are required to be tested for STIs, and condom use is absolutely required. Though the job is certainly more stressful, it is still a choice.

I find your comparison to murder farfetched and inaccurate. If you murder someone you completely strip them of their most essential right: the right to life. What right is legalizing prostitution taking away? None whatsoever. If a woman chooses to sell her body, it is her decision, therefore her right. Someone doesn't choose to be murdered.

You can stand by your statement about rape all you want, but that won’t make it right. Prostitutes go into the business knowing full well what it entails, just as smokers chose to smoke knowing that it can lead to lung cancer. It is, as I’ve said, by no means the most ideal way to live, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be legal, and it certainly isn't rape. I also stand by marijuana being legalized, but that doesn’t mean that I think spending all of your money on pot is a good idea.

Either way, you seem to be missing my point. I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again, I don’t believe there is anything wrong if a woman chooses to sell her body. It is her property, and she can do with it what she wants. If that means the conditions that prostitutes work under need to be improved so be it, but completely illegalizing it would be a greater crime.