Proposition K - Decriminalizing prostitution

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San Francisco would become the first major U.S. city to decriminalize prostitution if voters next month approve Proposition K—a measure that forbids local authorities from investigating, arresting or prosecuting anyone for selling sex.

The ballot question technically would not legalize prostitution since state law still prohibits it, but the measure would eliminate the power of local law enforcement officials to go after prostitutes.

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Some form of prostitution is already legal in two states. Brothels are allowed in rural counties in Nevada. And Rhode Island permits the sale of sex behind closed doors between consulting adults, but it prohibits street prostitution and brothels.

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ETA: The second option should be No - I do not support the decriminalization of prostitution. Doh!

Edited October 28, 2008 by A.J.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Good. And this would certainly aid in bringing sex workers out of the shadows, and diminish the abuse they suffer in the hands of pimps and joes.

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Good. And this would certainly aid in bringing sex workers out of the shadows, and diminish the abuse they suffer in the hands of pimps and joes.

I have a tough time thinking of them as being "in the shadows". They're in the newspaper, on Craigslist, in the phone book....

[Saddle Bronc 124]

How about they use European cities as models for this--decriminalise it within a defined red-light district?

[Jenn! 918]

Yes, the RI way though.

[*JG* 2]

My friend works for the city of Calgary Canada and part of her job is to issue licenses to prostitutes. That always boggles my mind.

If it saved them from getting hurt and put some sort of safe sex practices into place, I suppose I have no issues with it.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Good. And this would certainly aid in bringing sex workers out of the shadows, and diminish the abuse they suffer in the hands of pimps and joes.

I have a tough time thinking of them as being "in the shadows". They're in the newspaper, on Craigslist, in the phone book....

D1ckhead. You know what I mean.

I am thinking about the street sex worker - not about the high priced escorts.

My friend works for the city of Calgary Canada and part of her job is to issue licenses to prostitutes. That always boggles my mind.

If it saved them from getting hurt and put some sort of safe sex practices into place, I suppose I have no issues with it.

Exactly sister --- like Dean says, you are of right thinking.

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I am thinking about the street sex worker - not about the high priced escorts.

Street walkers are fvckin ugly.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I am thinking about the street sex worker - not about the high priced escorts.

Street walkers are fvckin ugly.

stfu Desi Brad Pitt

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Yes, the RI way though.

[almaty 19]

legal..even ugly chops like to get laid

[Jenn! 918]

Yes, the RI way though.

Some form of prostitution is already legal in two states. Brothels are allowed in rural counties in Nevada. And Rhode Island permits the sale of sex behind closed doors between consulting adults, but it prohibits street prostitution and brothels.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

I am thinking about the street sex worker - not about the high priced escorts.

Street walkers are fvckin ugly.

stfu Desi Brad Pitt

[sereia 0]

If they think it will help with the sex slave issue they have there in SF (and all over actually) then I'm all for it!

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Yes, the RI way though.

Some form of prostitution is already legal in two states. Brothels are allowed in rural counties in Nevada. And Rhode Island permits the sale of sex behind closed doors between consulting adults, but it prohibits street prostitution and brothels.

Interesting. I agree with you on that. Keep them off the streets...or at least certain streets.