Pandering, huh?
By the book, pandering is to 'indulge' in what is supposed to be considered immoral or distasteful behavior (who the hell is the authoritative figure on what is and isn't immoral, btw?).
I would argue that being a billionaire, BY DEFINITION, is pandering. You don't need a billion dollars to live.
Sex is a natural act, and every living being should be entitled to pursue it, with a willing participant of consenting age. Money being involved should be immaterial.
We pay for food...instead of hunting for it ourselves. Why do most of us pay for food instead of hunt.
Convenience, no hunting/farming skills or acumen, temperament.
When it comes to hunting or farming, some people just have no 'game'. But it's not illegal to pay for food. Consuming food is a natural act, btw, something we all need to do to survive.
Sex and occasional human contact is an arguable need, and is even listed on the Maslow's Pyramid.
Paying for sex should be immaterial. Some people have no 'game' to get it for free, so they do the next best thing.
Why is this illegal?
Pimping is a different story, particularly if it's forced.
Pandering [being a felony] is laughable.
Just my opinion.