[Sabramerican]

I once had to debate the issue in college and I became convinced of my own side that many of the laws are unconscionable.

A desire for sex is not like gambling. It's biological.

Where Americans are to pursue happiness, what of the ugly for one example.

If someone is so ugly that there is no way for them to get a member of the opposite sex socially, is it really the right of the Government to prevent that person from getting it the only way he/she can- by paying a willing participant.

I can go with regulation but a blanket prohibition, stings and all else the Government does to intrude in an area the Government has no business is just so wrong.

And that should be a Conservative position.

[Bogeygolfer]

Nicely argued. With your permission I will save your position for later use. There are many other arguments in favor of legalization as well. Many of the cons could be addressed and in the end the objection would come down to a moral issue. I think you addressed that in your post, not that it will convince a die hard. Linking gambling is by no means a perfect match however it is another issue that doesn't have to follow along ideological lines.