Foreign hookers upsetting France

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | 08/15/2002 | Keith B. Richburg

[Pokey78]

Homegrown prostitutes want them deported

Paris -- Sonia, 40, has been a prostitute on St.-Denis street for the better part of two decades, and she's seen a lot of changes. But what worries her these days is the increasing number of new faces on the block -- Middle Easterners, Africans and especially East Europeans, all coming here for a piece of the action.

"They have no idea what they're doing," Sonia said angrily. "They take anybody, anywhere. I mean, it's dirty and it's not safe working that way. Most of the murders committed are among them. And apart from that, we pay taxes for the job we do, and they don't. All their money is for the pimp."

Alice, a 52-year-old prostitute nearby, agreed. "These women don't respect the prices," she said. "They are taking clients for much less money. This is more than unfair competition!"

[MadIvan]

I am rather glad they did not include pictures with this article.

Regards, Ivan

[fieldmarshaldj]

Indeed. The whores in France are even uglier than the politicians.

[MadIvan]

Indeed. The whores in France are even uglier than the politicians.

I am allergic to France in general (each time I go there I get sick or injured). I am sure photos would have brought that all back.

Regards, Ivan

[BrooklynGOP]

Sonia, 40, has been a prostitute on St.-Denis street for the better part of two decades, and she's seen a lot of changes

Two decades??? A lot of changes is not all she's has seen...

[maximus@Nashville]

"They have no idea what they're doing,"

Actually, since they are taking the business, they must know "what they are doing".

If company A has been providing a service for a certain price, and company B provides the same service for a lower price, company B will take sales from company A.

If company A wants to keep it's part of the market share, they must either match prices or add services not provided by company B.

I did not expect the Free Enterprise system to be understood in Socialist France.

[isthisnickcool]

Alice, a 52-year-old prostitute nearby, agreed. "These women don't respect the prices," she said. "They are taking clients for much less money. This is more than unfair competition!"

Hmm, so, those fools that use hookers can get a better deal on a newer model than the 52 year old model? Duh....

[Quick Shot]

No, NO, NO... We must ration to control this. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday you must use a local... Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday use a foriegn service (must show green card and tax number). Remember to get a reciept.

Sunday is just a bonus, I assume going to church gets in there way.

[Drango]

I'm boycotting all things French.

I've given up French Toast, French Fries and French Kissing.

[grumpster-dumpster]

Here's a "Humpty-Dumpty" bump ...(for those who may understand the reference).

[TC Rider]

Zee whore France

[alisasny]

"Most of the murders committed are among them," said Sonya...

Surely this must be a mis-statement, there are no murders in France....

[TADSLOS]

"They take anybody, anywhere. I mean, it's dirty and it's not safe working that way..."

LOL! Standards of Conduct being abridged in the profession of prostitution!! What is the world coming to??!!

[Mike Darancette]

Alice, a 52-year-old prostitute nearby....

A 52 year old French Whore, there is a mental picture that I will carry around with me for waaaaay to long. These people have to update their inventory.

[Khurkris]

Liberte' - Fraternate' - Boote'

(apologies for my horrendous attempt at spelling a la Francaise)

[Salgak]

What's the difference between them ??? (evil grin)

[fieldmarshaldj]

I'd tend to steer clear of France myself. My French Huguenot ancestors were chased out some centuries' back, so I don't have a warm and fuzzy feelin' for them.

[MadIvan]

A 52 year old French Whore, there is a mental picture that I will carry around with me for waaaaay to long. These people have to update their inventory.

Ah. But what a perfect symbol that is for France itself - over the hill, degraded, yet willing to sell herself to the highest bidder.

That should be their symbol instead of Marianne.

Regards, Ivan

[MadIvan]

I'd tend to steer clear of France myself. My French Huguenot ancestors were chased out some centuries' back, so I don't have a warm and fuzzy feelin' for them.

I'm British. I still laugh at the scenes in Branagh's Henry V which involve the Battle of Agincourt. ;)

Regards, Ivan

[fieldmarshaldj]

I knew someone would make that comment... :-)