tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7010628715012863388.post4924678202309920106..comments2024-01-15T13:50:47.571-06:00Comments on “Politically Depressed” the Ranch Chimp Journal: Consequences with Criminality of Prostitution and Drug's ....Ranch Chimphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14086251248546955720noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7010628715012863388.post-22114390681244203842008-07-29T00:39:00.000-05:002008-07-29T00:39:00.000-05:00"But what we are experiencing is simply the "conse...<I>"But what we are experiencing is simply the "consequences" of making things like prostitution a criminal offense...and drug use a criminal offense."</I><BR/><BR/>You nailed it. Prostitution is not always victimless, as in when it involves children or even adults who are forced into it. That is, and should still be, considered a crime. But when consenting adults choose to buy/sell sex, it ought to be between them.<BR/><BR/>Also, why are alcohol and cigarettes legal while other drugs are not? By the same token, how about caffeine, if we want to be picky? We shouldn't arbitrarily OK some drugs but not others. Grown adults should be able to decide for themselves what to put into their bodies.<BR/><BR/>Also, drug smugglers and prostitution rings and pimps would probably be run out of business if drugs and prostitution were legalized, as there would be no need to hide or make covert deals. It would be good if prostitutes could be licensed or something, and required to see a doctor regularly to stay in business. Or at least to stay licensed- lol!<BR/><BR/>I would rather the person stealing $500 go to jail than the prostitute or drug user, since the thief actually harms someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com