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People associated with this controversial industry like to boast it is the world’s oldest profession. In two U.S. states that allow prostitution (Nevada and Rhode Island), known brothels have been tolerated since 1902. By 1970 brothels in Nevada earned a legal permit to operate within certain county limits. In the larger scheme some people have suggested that the US should legalize “the world’s oldest profession”.

People who support the decriminalization of prostitution will say that by eliminating the criminal element has many different positive dividends. Economically many supporters say it makes sense in order to collect taxes from these untracked services. Prostitutes should pay taxes just like everyone else and we as a society should be able to reap the financial benefits that they can bring. As seen in the Netherlands according to prostitutionresearch.com, sexual services account for about 5% of the total financial revenue of the Netherlands. Supporters of this ideology will point to facts like this as reasons it would help local economies to legalize the industry as opposed to wasting money prosecuting the endless list of people involved in this commerce.

The supporters also downplay the suggestions that the legalization promotes infidelity. Where truthaboutdecption.com claims that up to 60% of all relationships suffer from some infidelity, factions pushing for the validation also state cheaters will cheat no matter the circumstances.

Also that society should protect the unknowing people in these relationships by being able to offer safe and healthy ways for the cheaters, helping to curb the spread of sexually transmitted disease. And by standardizing testing methods for the women in this industry, it would protect the women in the practice considerably.

Also by legalizing the profession, we will get women of the streets and help to give them legitimate workers rights. So that they may have fair and balanced working conditions and decrease the amount of clandestine prostitution.

Morals, perceptions and uncertainty, that’s what the opposition says legalization of this occupation will change. Groups like the Coalition Against Trafficking of Women say it will demoralize not only our society but our youth as well. Having a trickle down affect on the socially acceptable sexual practices and opening up more degrading forms of prostitution.

Also that the decriminalization is a donation to the pimps and thugs of the industry, turning them into recognizable lawful businessmen. Also stating women in the industry will become commodities not only to their employers but to the state as well because of the financial contributions they will add to their cities. In essence that the states with these law changes will become more economically reliant on the sex areas.

Furthermore that it will have long-term repercussions on the perception of women, making them subordinates and put in worse positions than they are now. The legalization of this trade not only will not protect women, but will increase violence to employee’s and the areas associated with prostitution. Prostitutionresearch.com also reports that women of the industry report that substantiation of the trade will make it harder for them to report rape. Proving that they were forced into sexual acts will be scoffed at and almost impossible to prove.

A report by USA Today says that since the Netherlands legalization of prostitution, that violent crime, drug use, organized crime and illegal prostitution has significantly increased. This could increases the amount of danger for women in this livelihood.

So as far as the economic stimulating factor, nothing is guaranteed. To where as it may significantly help, it has been documented that noteworthy amounts of illegal prostitution actually increases. Because the socially accepted state of the trade increases so does the opportunity for illegitimate proprietors operating without the proper licenses or permits. Leaving large amounts of money still under the table and avoiding regulation and taxation. So it is not certain that efficient financial gains will be made.

So all this information arises many unanswered questions in consideration of this matter. Does the American constituency deem prostitution as a morally unacceptable practice?

And if it does, Are the economical positives greater than the perceived ethical deplorableness of the legalization of a sexual business? Does the legalization put our ethical values at risk? Would the decriminalization of this trade turn pimps, thugs, and street hustlers into third party legitimate businessmen?

Will the legalization actually help our economy? Will legalization of the trade help to promote better health of the women and their clients? Should we legalize prostitution in order to help our economic recession at the cost of our ethical values? These are all common questions people may have when deciding which side to stand on with this issue.