[ConservingFreedom]

it's simply not possible that they never bothered to acquire any other marketable skills, or that their (lack of a) moral code lets them see it simply as the easiest money available.

I know it has more to do with poverty, drugs,

Drugs are one way to lose any other marketable skills, and poverty is a result of not having any other marketable skills. You're not disagreeing with me here.

abuse, and coercion.

We were talking about legal prostitution in Nevada, where there's still no reason to believe coercion is possible: "And having been forced into legal prostitution, they don't report it to the authorities because ..."

[elhombrelibre]

I suppose you also believe that gambling and prostitution in Nevada are successfully regulated in ways to keep organized crime out of it. And the poor wretches who provide sexual gratification in this regulated environment are not exploited, I suppose? Hey, no skill, here is a skill you still have. Spread your legs or open your mouth. I know. You’re personally opposed but want people free to chose sex in a market place with strangers.