After thinking about it seriously…

I have similar feelings about abortion and legalized prostitution.
In both cases I hate that the demand exists. But I think the woman* has to make the decision, no one else has the right to decide for her. And if she does decide to, it should be under the safest circumstances possible.

*I get that not all sex workers are women, but it should still be the decision of the worker—and only under safe circumstances.

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

You know, it's interesting. I was talking just now to someone who has worked with traumatized sex workers, who doesn't want it legalized because those people were traumatized, and I realize I'm basically in the same position. Because legalization would mean that pimps would have to abide by the same employment regulations as everyone else, and couldn't be the abusive pieces of shit they are now, but also because johns would have to behave themselves as well. And also, it would mean that sex workers could seek counseling without fear of being arrested.

ArtieKat · M

@LordShadowfire I've read this several times

I was talking just now to someone who has worked with traumatized sex workers, who doesn't want it legalized because those people were traumatized, and I realize I'm basically in the same position.

I don't understand what point you're making - can you please clarify if you are or aren't in favour of legalisation?

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@ArtieKat I'm saying I am in favor of legalization, because it would provide a better safety net for sex workers. Right now, because it's illegal, a sex worker can't report their employer for physical or sexual abuse, and can't report customers for the same. There's nobody looking after them to make sure they don't get diseases. I could sit here all day and talk about the horrible conditions sex workers live in, all because what they do is illegal. Legalize it, and it becomes much less horrific.

ArtieKat · M

@LordShadowfire I thought that was what you were saying but

someone who has worked with traumatized sex workers, who doesn't want it legalized

threw me

LordShadowfire · 46-50, M

@ArtieKat Ah. What I meant was that there's someone who shall remain nameless who expressed the opinion that it should remain illegal. Not me.