Prostitution

Prostitution has been a part of our world's culture since the beginning of time, and is the world's oldest profession. Ever since the beginning of time man has felt the need to pay for services of a sexual nature, whether are legal or not. In our culture; however, prostitution has become a topic of debate concerning the merits of this profession's legality. In viewing the legalization of prostitution one must take into account all the pros and cons of the situation, but more importantly what is currently being done to rid society of the problem of prostitution as well as the lack of effect of these so call solutions. One must ask one's self if outlawing prostitution, as a profession is the most effective or worthwhile way to deal with the situation? This paper is geared toward all city dwellers that are against the legalization of prostitution, but feel that prostitution has taken over their neighborhoods. They are in need of a change and the proposal of legalization is the best solution. The legalization of prostitution would prove to be a beneficial legal decision because it would decrease government spending to keep prostitutes off the streets which will free funds for other projects to help better the community, it would be government regulated for health standards, and would ultimately better the lives of prostitutes themselves.

The first way to look at how the legalization of prostitution can benefit one's city is to look at how other cities and countries have legalized prostitution and how they are benefiting financially from the change. The basic way that one looks to see if prostitution has had a beneficial economical contribution to the city, is to view the cities budget prior and post legalization, and see if there...

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The above is merely one possible solution to a complex issue, for which there are no simple solutions, or easy answers. However, if there is one point remains clear, it is that legislators, communities and prostitutes themselves, should be working together to find the solution that best fits the community. When dealing with the issue of prostiution's legality one must remember to weigh the moral, physical and economic issues, to come to a complete and hopefully correct answer. I feel the answer is legalization, however it is not the quick fix. It will take time to bring a system in which prostitution has been outlawed to an efficient means of regulation like any other trade. Time however is the key factor that will make these

efforts successful, and it will take a combination of legislation and communication to accomplish this.