There are many "sex workers" who want legitimacy for their trade and the occupational protections that come with it.
Working in the shadows of the economy exposes you to dangerous elements. The "sex workers" want to come out of the shadows and provide their services without having to hide.
Frankly, I am happy that they are not on welfare (although many get that as well as work the sex trade)
Secondly, if we can legalize marijuana, why not legalize prostitution. It would be the best way to stop sex trafficking.
“Sex workers” have been an open fact of life since the beginning of civilization. Even in the USA most towns had open brothels and barmaids in saloons. Theaters were also high class brothels where wealthy men would get their favorite actresses.
The recent fight against it is purely an offshoot of the women’s temperance movement. It wasn’t even a consideration until about ~1920.
Basically nothing but females getting off on telling men what to do and restricting sex to enforce it. Typical story...