Legalization of Prostitution
Taylor Barney
ENG 111 07
J. Colagrande
Legalization of Prostitution
The repudiation of prostitution is a violation of human fundamental rights. The prohibition of prostitution goes against modern liberalism and falls under dictation. The common opposing concerns are irrelevant when pertaining to society as a whole. In actuality the legalization, with regulation, will induce a societal improvement.
The United States is built on the foundations of freedom of speech, religion, expression, and enterprise. Unfortunately the premise of this has been violated. The prohibition of two consenting adults is unjust. The laws that govern society are not meant to control, but to protect the freedom of the people. However, today’s dictating politicians steer away from modern liberal ideas of self-government and freedom. The government creates social assemblies, entitling citizens to education, healthcare, and safety. Hypocritically, the legalization of prostitution is unacceptable.
By legalizing prostitution, taxation alone would increase and reverse America’s economical deficiency. More money is spent in law enforcement and incarceration facilities. By allowing the fruition of business, we can better regulate.
Simplistically, sexual exchange is no different than any other form of service. Historically it has been proven that prostitution cannot be completely eradicated and can only be regulated. If this form of service is to be illegally sanctioned then all occupations should be as well. Citizens have more rights to this form of service than any other. The right of one’s own body belongs to themselves.
Morality and exploitation does not apply. Opponents believe that prostitution is an immoral act due to general and religious perspectives of premarital intercourse. This is a controversial and incongruous belief. Premarital consensual sex is acceptable and in some cases with an exchange. Comparatively, it is legal to rent your uterus via surrogacy but not
ENG 111 07
J. Colagrande
Legalization of Prostitution
The repudiation of prostitution is a violation of human fundamental rights. The prohibition of prostitution goes against modern liberalism and falls under dictation. The common opposing concerns are irrelevant when pertaining to society as a whole. In actuality the legalization, with regulation, will induce a societal improvement.
The United States is built on the foundations of freedom of speech, religion, expression, and enterprise. Unfortunately the premise of this has been violated. The prohibition of two consenting adults is unjust. The laws that govern society are not meant to control, but to protect the freedom of the people. However, today’s dictating politicians steer away from modern liberal ideas of self-government and freedom. The government creates social assemblies, entitling citizens to education, healthcare, and safety. Hypocritically, the legalization of prostitution is unacceptable.
By legalizing prostitution, taxation alone would increase and reverse America’s economical deficiency. More money is spent in law enforcement and incarceration facilities. By allowing the fruition of business, we can better regulate.
Simplistically, sexual exchange is no different than any other form of service. Historically it has been proven that prostitution cannot be completely eradicated and can only be regulated. If this form of service is to be illegally sanctioned then all occupations should be as well. Citizens have more rights to this form of service than any other. The right of one’s own body belongs to themselves.
Morality and exploitation does not apply. Opponents believe that prostitution is an immoral act due to general and religious perspectives of premarital intercourse. This is a controversial and incongruous belief. Premarital consensual sex is acceptable and in some cases with an exchange. Comparatively, it is legal to rent your uterus via surrogacy but not
Bibliography: B, Phil. "The Pros and Cons of Legalizing Prostitution." « Phil for Humanity. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Nov. 2012. Phil simplistically explains the general ideas of prostitution. Giving examples of each pro and con, he analytically and articulately diagnosis the actual question. He gives his opinion but does not omit the opposing argument. His ideas helped to embetter the argument for the legalization of prostitution. His article also served as a guideline and an organizational tool for this paper. Chesler, Phyllis. "Sexual Violence Against Women and a Woman 's Right to Self-Defense: The Case of Aileen Carol Wuornos." Criminal Practice Law Report Vol. 1 No.9, October 1993 This report gave valid statistics in regards to violence in prostitution. Its displays several stats on the mistreatment of women and gives reason in some matters of why women are subdued to prostitution. The rape states as well as general abuse are issued by the clientele of this service. Cheslers report is factual. I incorporated his statistics in order to make better validation in support violence in prostitution. Liberator, Mark. "Legalized Prostitution: Regulating the Oldest Profession." (2005): 1-18. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. . (article) This article was the most valuable in relinquishing information. Not only was this article a helpful blueprint, but it shed light onto many undiscussed topics. Liberator used many helpful examples of health care and injustice in validation of his argument. I used his article to strengthen my paper as a whole while also forming major counterarguments. Weitzer, Ronald. Legalizing Prostitution: From Illicit Vice to Lawful Business. [S.l.]: New York UP, 2012. Print. This book was used in order to thoroughly and exactly explain the laws and regulations of the state of Nevada. The information taken was used to give legal regulations as to the 11 counties in Nevada. ProCon.org. "Prostitution Laws of Nevada." Prostitution.ProCon.org. ProCon.org, 6 Jan. 2009. Web. 28 Nov. 2012. This book was used to exactly states the statues and limitations regarding U.S laws of prostitution.