Arguments Against Legalizing Prostitution

The current situation of prostitution is disheartening because of the mental and physical traumas left on the majority of these women, and the huge spread of STD’s among the public. Because prostitution is the world’s oldest profession, there is a high demand for it in a highly populated society with diverse perspectives. There are two direction in attacking this issue, moving towards legalization or towards stricter laws stopping prostitution; and in my experience as long as theres demand, there is no eliminating the supply. Therefore, legalizing prostitution, but also enforcing a well regulated system would be a huge leap in women and human rights, greatly reduce the transmission of STD’s, rape and abuse, and even be beneficial economically.

In this day’s society there are such a diverse range of perspectives, that something like sex can be viewed many ways, good or bad, depending on the values one has been raised upon. Some people may view sex as a very emotional practice meant for that special someone, but to others it can be physical, just for fun, and mean little emotionally. Because of this diversity of perspectives, it is wrong to say that the act of prostitution is morally degrading. Therefore, as the free country we are, we should be protecting the lifestyles of all people; and those who oppose it can turn their head and respect the lifestyle of others as long as it’s not hurting anyone. It would be nice if the morality factor was the only thing to take into consideration, but there are also issues that arise with the physical and emotional abuse of these

One thing’s for sure, there is a demand for prostitution, as there has always been; therefore eliminating prostitution altogether seems almost impossible in a world like ours. Instead of just sitting by and watching all the money funnel into criminal hands and go into prisons to hold innocent prostitutes, it could be bringing in large sums of money through taxation (Yondorf), and eliminate the huge amount of money spent on incarcerating just one individual. For example the legalization of marijuana brought in millions of dollars within the first week, with the money going to local college systems and other community