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I recently saw a quote (been looking for it in vain) that went something like this: If something is wrong, doing it more efficiently doesn't make it right. Of course, there have always been women who sell themselves for money, and men who will buy (or rent) women for their own selfish pleasure, all with no "strings" - commitments.
The argument that "well, people are going to do it anyway so let's legalize, subsidize it, authorize it and advertise it" is just an excuse for people to avoid feeling guilty.
And if someone says "Well, I don't do (A, B or C) but people should be allowed to if they want, even if I think it is wrong" - often have other vices that they feel better about, if this particular vice is taken of the "vice" list.
The word and concept "vice" is sooo old fashioned.
We don't seem to have a contemporary equivalent term. "Counterproductive behavior" is the phrase that maybe comes closest.
I would imagine with some of the dull, uneducated sheeple, who idolize the current pop culture, that might be true.
I know about the hunt for the quote that one just saw
in passing, and the belated recognition of its quality.
The most memorable instance in my experience being Glen
Wishard’s classic on Politicism and the Twentieth Century
on his blog Canis Iratus some years back. Title is approximate.
Luckily I had noted some of the identifying info in list
of music or something of the sort. Best of luck in finding
yours.