Oh gee Jackie, you make the US seem like the worst place on the planet. Why do any of us still live here? Lets try to spin this then. What would be your ideal proposal to lawmakers to legalize it? The proposal should have an age restrictions whether 18 as a legal adult, 21 legal drinking age, etc
Some way to collect taxes and some sort of health concerns addressed. Afterall no change occurs unless if all we do is complain how it is or might be like.
Originally Posted by jjchmiel78
I don't have any ideas to legalize it; none. I only support efforts to decriminalize it. Decriminalization is easy. But, decriminalization doesn't equal taxation or addressing health concerns, etc. - Legalization and decriminalization: huge difference between the two, and a concept apparently completely lost on you and maybe a few others.
Decriminalization is the abolition of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts, perhaps retroactively, although regulated permits or fines may still apply. Regulated permits, I do not believe, are possible in this industry - as they don't even work in Nevada.
Decriminalization reflects changing social and moral views. A society may come to the view that an act is not harmful, should no longer be criminalized, or is otherwise not a matter to be addressed by the criminal justice system. Examples of subject matter which have been the subject of changing views on criminality over time in various societies and countries include abortion, breastfeeding in public, drug possession, recreational drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality, polygamy, prostitution, public nudity, steroid use in sports, etc.
While decriminalized acts are no longer crimes carrying a penalty of INCARCERATION, they may still be the subject of other penalties; for example a monetary fine in place of a criminal charge for the possession of a decriminalized drug.
This is much different than legalization, which removes all or most legal detriments from a previously illegal act. Legalization, however, subjects one to regulation.
There is no manner in which current statute and precedent could allow for the legalization of prostitution anywhere but in Nevada, where they have effectively asserted State's rights to prevent the Federal government from interference. Without a complete overhaul of worker safety regulations and the forfeiture of significant Federal grant money in those States that would choose to legalize prostitution, it isn't going to happen. The Feds tie highway funds, money for education, vast sums of cash is tied to all kinds of things - like the Federal government controlling the maximum speed limit on our country's highways (just ask Montana) and the Federal government establishing standards for school lunches - and yes, even the Federal government including wording in accepting grant monies disseminated to States that prostitution remain illegal in that jurisdiction. There are huge lists of points States agree to in taking federal money - things they are prohibited from doing or they lose that cash. Not many can afford to lose it! That is how the mandatory drinking age was (re)established in the 80's, if you remember correctly . . . just ask Louisiana how much money they lost for their highways with their weird drinking age (21, but 18-20 accompanied by an adult in a bar). They've lost millions. Same with Wisconsin.
Why don't I move? Because I love the USA! I may not like this one thing about it - but there are many things I don't care for about the USA. No where is perfect! However, as a whole, I can take a hell of a lot more than I would ever want to leave, about the US. You obviously don't understand the effects of legalization, as you will never legally enjoy a fraction of those services you currently enjoy participating in now . . . you cannot legally get a BBBJ at a brothel in Nevada, cum on anything is prohibited, DFK is discouraged, DATY is technically to be performed with a dental damn in place. FIV is technically to be gloved.
They don't do it that way, but that is the statute - anything else is illegal. Nevada chooses to decriminalize these violations that occur - even within "legal" brothels.
I don't really believe most people understand the ramifications of asking for legalization. To get what you get now, after legalization, the fines and penalties will be elevated to felonies, and the risk will increase 100 fold. The act they tax won't be worth having (what you're left with, legally).
All of this is moot in any event - there's no way that prostitution will be legalized in the US within any of our lifetimes, certain States may choose to decriminalize it - even certain municipalities have discussed the option, but even that is along shot IMO . . . but legalization can't exist if you want the experience you have now to be the experience you have after legalization.
- Jackie