Group of New York Lawmakers Calls for Legalization of Prostitution

[Madmallard]

A number of New York state lawmakers are calling for the legalization of prostitution.

Senators Jessica Ramos, Julia Salazar and Brad Hoylman, as well as Assemblyman Richard Gottfried are working with Decrim NY to introduce a bill to rewrite the state’s penal code to decriminalize sex trades in the state of New York.

Group of NY Lawmakers Calls for Prostitution Legalization

 

[livingston]

We aim to repeal statutes that criminalize consensual sexual exchange between adults and create a system that erases prostitution records for sex workers and sex trafficking survivors so they can move on with their lives," the opinion piece reads in part.

Ramos represents Corona, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights and Salazar represents Bushwick, Greenpoint and Williamsburg in the state Senate.

“Criminalization does not address why people trade sex, because most people trade sex out of economic need: to pay bills, make rent, and put food on the table. People often turn to sex work after a life event such as a major health-care bill leaves them economically vulnerable. LGBTQ, black and brown, immigrant and disabled communities engage in sex work at higher rates because they are locked out of jobs in the formal economy,” according to the opinion piece.

 

[livingston]

Pompeii
Erotic art in Pompeii and Herculaneum - Wikipedia

The Lupanare had 10 rooms (cubicula, 5 per floor), a balcony, and a latrina. It was not the only brothel. The town seems to have been oriented to a warm consideration of sensual matters: on a wall of the Basilica (sort of a civil tribunal, thus frequented by many Roman tourists and travelers), an immortal inscription tells the foreigner: If anyone is looking for some tender love in this town, keep in mind that here all the girls are very friendly (loose translation). Other inscriptions reveal some pricing information for various services: Athenais 2 As, Sabina 2 As (CIL IV, 4150), The house slave Logas, 8 As (CIL IV, 5203) or Maritimus licks your vulva for 4 As. He is ready to serve virgins as well. (CIL IV, 8940). The amounts vary from one to two As up to several Sesterces. In the lower price range the service was not more expensive than a loaf of bread.

Prostitution was relatively inexpensive for the Roman male but it is important to note that even a low priced prostitute earned more than three times the wages of an unskilled urban labourer.[citation needed] However, it was unlikely a freed woman would enter the profession in hopes for wealth because most women declined in their economic status and standard of living due to demands on their appearance as well as their health.

Prostitution was overwhelmingly an urban creation. Within the brothel it is said prostitutes worked in a small room usually with an entrance marked by a patchwork curtain. Sometimes the woman's name and price would be placed above her door. Sex was generally the cheapest in Pompeii, compared to other parts of the Empire.[citation needed] All services were paid for with cash


This was written about events before 79 AD... Called the worlds oldest profession. ..I can see making it legal ... Trouble is Liberals will want to control all aspects of this also.... I can see it as dangerous for everyone involved .
always has been. From customers getting abusive to the medical issues . Perhaps it would be a good thing to have regulations in order. ...
If one went into high schools today one will find girls 13, 14 years wanting to attend that pot party on Friday night. As time goes by .... Often they end up in the bed room because they cannot pay for the drugs they use ... They get hooked on them and there will always be folks taking advantage ..... Question ? Are they considered a prostitute ? An ex sheriff once told me that what I mentioned above is common ... even in the small rural schools .
In China it is not legal and the government will crack down on occasion. .. For the most part it is a way for the police to shake down the owners . Pay the cop on the beat and he ignores what is going on .. Slow in paying and the health inspector or the building code officer shows up .. Shuts down the legal business that is used as a front ..
I can see it going on here also.
I can see how it would be a good thing to get some protection for all involved if it is made legal..... Been going on from the beginning of time ...

 

[BDinPutnam]

Let's be real here.

They don't give a shit about anyone. They just want to tax the hell out of this.

 

[Toecutter]

 

[Deplorable Me]

Looking at the makeup of state government I thought it was already legal.

 

[Jezman]

Nevada has been and still doing it just saying.

 

[tirwin1]

Let's be real here.

They don't give a shit about anyone. They just want to tax the hell out of this.

And they will probably do about as good a job as california did with pot. Their actual tax revenues were far below the projections because they over-regulated the market for the stuff and therefore kept the incentive for a black market alive. Idiots.

 

[Jem45472]

Good to see the pay raises they gave themselves are being put to good use.

 

[Criticalt]

Sweet.....
Now my GF can quit her job and get a real career.

 

[Jmac00]

Maaaan, this sucks, now I got to find a good street corner for the old lady before all the good ones are taken.

 

[Karpteach]

My Xwife is perfect for this job!

 

[repete]

Damn it, why couldn't they do this back when I was young enough to really enjoy it?

 

[Blimey]

We need to support all these efforts. See if the democrats can quickly turn against any moderates and conservatives before 2020 to ensure another presidential loss. The above does not represent my view on the topic of legalizing this but I'm positive it will turn lots of people away.

 

[Saltwater60]

I for one do not have a problem with prostitution being legal. I would never take part in it. I don’t want weenie warts.
I agree having sex is legal and having money is legal if the women are not forced into it why should paying for sex be illegal? It doesn’t hurt anyone if done properly. All the bad things that can happen can happen just by sleeping around. The reasoning for making it illegal was sex trafficking and violence prevention against women and all of that still happens.

Seems to me it’s all about protecting illegal immigrants. We won’t see any tax revenue from it if that’s the case.

I’m a Christian so on that grounds I don’t agree with it, but people will do it anyway so why not make it legal and get some tax revenue out of it. Not that they will admit to making money that way.

 

[Cooolone]

The problem is the processing of the provider as being criminal when a very large contingent of those selling sex do so not my free will...

My daughter is actually studying this, has traveled abroad, written papers on it. When you dig and find the real stories of some of these women, it'll make you cringe! Understood, it's the oldest so called profession... But today, the person selling is treated worse than the pimps when caught, and John's too...

I'm not sure legalizing is the answer, but certainly the processing of the sellers into the legal system is problematic as well. No easy answer...

Anyways, it's funny to see lawmakers finally legalize what it is they do, as they all sell themselves quite frequently!

 

[Uzi]

What most men may not realize is that they pay for sex almost all of the time when they're dating. When you take someone out on a date and perhaps pay for their meal, or maybe buy them something as a nice gesture, you're doing so in hopes of getting laid. You're letting that "someone special" know that you like them and want to get them in bed. The idea is that hopefully she will put out sometime soon for your efforts. It would be ridiculous that anyone would pretend that is not the case.

Prostitution is basically the exact same thing, but cutting all of the bullshit out of the way for what biologically a man finds most important and cares about the most. The benefit is that they leave after they're paid as well. Everyone gets what they asked for, and there are no stupid games to play or hoops to jump through. People would probably be a lot happier. Most women do tend to think alike, and nowadays don't have as much discipline and lack the morals that women once did. The reality is harsh, but many women are basically introverted whores and don't even realize it. I wish we as a society would admit that because of primitive instincts, you cannot control the obvious sexual behavior patterns of human beings, no matter how muted we try to make it. Women will get their money, men will get laid. It's a win win for both sexes.

 

[Mr. terzmo]

Kraft may of postponed his vacation and waited for this to happen in NY....He could have Tom choose a hotel as Tom is so "excited" with ours here in Buffalo.

 

[STS556]

Hey, at least now in NY if the prostitute accidentally gets pregnant, she has the right to kill the kid as its being born.

 

[Catskillkid]

It's happening now anyway. I say make it legal, keep the traffickers out, and make sure all involved get medical testing and care. It's the world's oldest profession for a reason. Politician is number two.

But yeah, they'll probably tax the hell out of it and make it wholly un-worthwhile. Still, I could use a second source of income. Ladies, Catskillkid is open for business!

 

[Mr. terzmo]

Have to shave my legs

 

[byron]

It's the world's oldest profession for a reason. Politician is number two. With either you know you are going to get fucked just one is more enjoyable than the other

 

[Shadow2]

Dems want the taxes and to avoid a soliciting prostitution arrest.

 

[Carlos Hathcock]

Been giving this state money and getting fucked for years. Would like to plead guilty I guess.

 

[Burzum]

..and Hillary thought she had to keep an eye on Bill before while in NY............

 

[Curmudgeon]

Let's be real here.

They don't give a shit about anyone. They just want to tax the hell out of this.

I like you.

 

[spat]

The black market created by banning something with a large demand is almost always more harmful than the "something" was to begin with.

Punish crimes that actually harm other people, not thing that "lead to" crimes.

 

[GOPerfect]

I do not care either way.

This State as well as the entire United States has lost most of their morals, one more notch down can't hurt.

 

[Grimscale]

The reasoning for making it illegal was

somehow I do not think that was the initial reason it was banned. It's a great excuse now, but that doesn't really seem to fit what I learned years ago.


I agree it should be legal, and regulated. The women should be required to have regular medical checkups, johns should be required to use condoms, and the Laws modified to protect against coercive prostitution.
The up-side is, those laws against being fucked against your will could be used against The Tyrant, et al.

 

[1911guy]

“Criminalization does not address why people trade sex, because most people trade sex out of economic need: to pay bills, make rent, and put food on the table..."

Isn't that why most criminals do things?