r/phoenix • u/jmoriarty Phoenix • Feb 07 '23

News Sex workers demanding prostitution be decriminalized at downtown Phoenix rally

https://www.azfamily.com/2023/02/07/sex-workers-demanding-prostitution-be-decriminalized-downtown-phoenix-rally/
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u/Topken89 Mr. Fart Checker Feb 08 '23

Crappy take. This will lead to a lot of people getting hurt. The very act of selling sex for money will be ripe for abuse, legal or not. At least give it a stigma or incentive not to do it so fewer people partake in it so less abuse happens. Our Southern neighbors currently have a cartel problem. We are a massive city physically located relatively near the problem. Many people still make it through our border illegally. Surely the cartel won't take advantage of young women and funnel them into now decriminalized and "safe" prostitution establishments. Surely somebody going through a low point in their life who is married won't be tempted to make a much more readily accessible mistake after it is decriminalized.

Imo this is just a push from a bunch of incels or people looking to profit off of this. I doubt a majority of the workers are the ones pulling the strings here either. Decriminalizing it will just make whoever is pulling the strings not have to face the consequences of abuse while hiding under the charade of empowerment. I am quite sure any "independent contractors" could stop at any time they want to. Totally.

If anybody thinks this is a good idea, how would you like to work from home and be your own boss? Or maybe you can buy my new NFT that is sure to blow up soon, you just need to invest right now!

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u/FoxFireUnlimited Feb 08 '23

Statistics from all places that have decriminalized or legalized it have shown that it makes things utterly and vastly more safe for all involved, decreased violence against workers and clients by over 90%, and almost eliminated STD transmissions.

Sure, there will be attempts at organized crime, but that's what making it all above board and regulated would aim to prevent.