Indeed, that's what a couple libertarians and liberals tell me. They claim it should be made legalized for "safety". I just saw two specials on TV on prostitution and pornography. Many of the women engaging in these things were abused as a child, have low self esteem, and/or desperately need money. The women who enjoy it seem to be the exception, not the rule. They claim the life is quite depressing, as they realize people are only using them as sexual objects. While some end up with diseases, others end up turning to drugs to heal the pain. Many say they'd get out if possible or if they were able to find a job that could support them.
I doubt anyone thinks that child prostitution is ok. There are lots of things that are ok for adults to do but not for children to do.
I just saw two specials on TV on prostitution and pornography. Many of the women engaging in these things were abused as a child, have low self esteem, and/or desperately need money.
No doubt that's true, but is that a reason to restrict their liberties? I mean, the reason they take these jobs is that they are the best alternatives in their shi**y lives, I don't see how restricting their alternatives helps them.
Many say they'd get out if possible or if they were able to find a job that could support them.
Well sure. People take jobs they don't like when they can't get better ones. I'd bet if you asked every McDonalds employee if they would like to get out of hamburger flipping that they would all say yes. Does that mean we should ban hamburger flipping?