John & Gina. Pro Prostitution.

Opening Statement

When there is a need, there is a demand. Sex is a basic human desire that is craved by both men and women. The need for sex has sprawled into a business that has been dubbed as a crime because of a societal stigma around casual sex. For centuries, whether legal or not, prostitution has been practiced across all cultures, countries, and ages. It has been said that prostitution is “the worlds oldest profession,” and the laws prohibiting prostitution are based solely on the fact that sex, when not preformed by one man and one woman committed to an oath of love under god, is morally wrong. Although we demonize the act of prostitution to be morally unacceptable, at the same time, we sensationalize it in the media with movies such as Risky Business and Pretty Woman. Prostitution is only acceptable in society when it is Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman; a gorgeous woman with a million dollar smile (the definition of a hooker with a heart of gold). We, as people, need to realize that there will always be a desire to have sex and there is not always a desire for a ,committed, romantic relationship. Prostitution, when regulated, has the potential to become an employment that is not any different from the occupations that are categorized as “regular.” If prostitution is to be legalized we lose the criminal and dangerous aspect that comes with it. While kept illegal it provides a festering ground for the sexual abuse of minors, glamorizing of pimps, and unsafe sexual relations. When legal, prostitution can be conducted in organized brothels that are expected to live up to state health codes and government guidelines. In conclusion, all individuals should have the right to their own bodies. It should be a basic human right to be able to sell all of your skills for a profit as long as you are not hurting yourself or others. Prostitution, when legalized, can open doors for people and become a profession that is safe and beneficial for society.