German town too small for brothel

Agence France-Presse (AFP) ^ | 11-21-03

[Oldeconomybuyer]

SPEYER, Germany, Nov 21 (AFP) - A German court Friday banned a prospective brothel owner from setting up in Speyer because the southwestern town does not have enough people living there.

Under German law towns with more than 50,000 people can have a brothel while those with fewer inhabitants cannot.

The businessman wanted to site the brothel near the world-famous cathedral that is Speyer's main tourist draw, but local authorities refused permission, arguing that the town had fewer than the requisite 50,000 people.

He appealed the decision, arguing that their figure did not take account of people who had second homes in the town.

However, the federal administrative court agreed with the town elders.

Prostitution was legalised in Germany in December 2001, under a law giving sex workers legal recognition and social and labour rights.

[Coop]

Hmmmm. What if the employees agree to be less, uh, productive?

[ken5050]

or..they can adopt a more business friendly policy on "depreciating ASSets"...helps a start-up, ya know..

[AZLiberty]

I think McDonald's uses a similar figure for deciding where to locate restaurants.

[Consort]

Speyer

[1stFreedom]

Mac Whore?
Mac Escort?
Big Mac (Male prostitute).
Ronald MacFondle
MacBurgler (prostitute who takes your money and runs)

Finally, do you want some "sauce" with those fries?

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Under German law towns with more than 50,000 people can have a brothel while those with fewer inhabitants cannot.

Coincidentally: German towns with populations under the magic 50,000 cut-off mark are have lots and LOTS of sheep herders in 'em... :)

[Pan_Yans Wife]

What if you just want to set up a "at home business"?

[eastforker]

It was legal way before 2001.I remember back in the 70's during my soldier day a whore house called Crazy Sexy in Frankfurt.Some of the most beutiful women of all races.It was like smorgas board in a virtual penthouse.Prety cheap back then also,hey,whats a soldier boy to do on a weekend pass after payday.

[CWOJackson]

A report from a "French" source regarding "German" brothels. I wonder if this is covered in the Michellen Guide?

[1stFreedom]

When I lived there in the 80's it was legal.

There was "40 mark Strasse" outside of Frankfurt or Kaiser Slaurtern I think.

Also,I lived about a mile from a brothel. Went there once but they kicked me out because I would not buy drinks. (you had to drink to stay).

[Consort]

Speyer wants to be the City of Brothely Love.

[Servant of the 9]

So much for living the good life in small towns.

So9

[Willie Green]

Mac Whore?
Mac Escort?

McServiceJobs. The kind that the Bush Economy created in the 3rd Qrtr while our manufacturing and high-tech infrastructure continues to crumble.

[FrankR]

"Under German law towns with more than 50,000 people can have a brothel while those with fewer inhabitants cannot. "

Now, it's just these kinds of over regulation that is forcing industry to move to other countries.

[sheik yerbouty]

MacMerkin..