San Francisco to Vote on Prostitution

[donsink]

laila is an idiot...she thinks progressive means progress in cultural terms...why do so many liberals want to keep moving left with their idealistic crap...YOUR STATE IS FUCKED...BANKRUPT!. And you want ant the other states who are better off and keeping you on life support to be just like you. If you got your way the country would be up shit creek a lot faster than it is.... but "progresives" can only think emotionally.THis one way thinking is an epidemic .

[69coquito]

progressive Does not mean Progress, It is regress and it is bad in many ways, I live here in San Francisco, it's beautiful and it is a Dump at the same time, there has to be a mix of both for a City to survive, Left and Right, only Left and progressive does not work, if every voter came out and voted, the progressive vote would be crushed, being just left is a terrible way of life, that's why this City just sits and rots, the only City that Give a check to Homeless, what a joke.

[paul8kangas]

Kamala Harris was a prostitute for Willie Brown.

That is how she got elected.

Youtube: paul8kangas

[Tomstered]

yeah i agree ,,,, that prostitution should not be Allow anywhere

[Ddstairclimber]

@Tomstered well a lot of forms of prostitution are legal : some dating patterns, porn. why have that double standard? its stupid this "game" the governmet is playing in america, we all pay or get paid sex in one way or another!!

why not decremenalize it?

I say every consenting adult should be free to choose

[kobidobidog]

Have a healthier body u, c, s, only, Practitioner, upcspine, thespecific.

All kinds of doctor named things too many to name are only to scare you about sex. Will only enrichen the sorcery of the pharmaceutical companies behind the persecution of non procreative sex, because it will take away from their business because fewer humans will be born, a good thing. animals, human animal happy. If sex, bad Satan could waltz in to heaven because he cant have sex. Self defeating to, that is ridiculous.

[kobidobidog]

God says we should only worship the God of the Abraham; Isaac and Jacob. This God is a lover of immense love. When whoever worships an idol, that person automatically is whoring after that god, and not the real God. Therefore prostituting themselves to the Idol. The we have sex with each other is immaterial compared with betraying the God of life. When one betrays the God of life, whoever will ultimately loss that life because it was given to Satan who is death.God makes good things not STDs.

[nadrojworld]

Im just worried about the safety of the girls i mean what if they killed or taken and raped you know its not very safe

[biggsleezy]

It's not very safe because it's illegal. An illegal prostitute has two options, report to the authorities about their case and get arrest because of their jobs or bear the pains of the offences their 'johns' or pimps commit against them.

If it were legal, the hooker will feel safer.

[Abashi76]

Cops shouldn't get too involved into peoples' private lives. Especially since they do nothing about the things that hurt people the most.

[moviesforrandy]

lock all the nasty sluts up.

[Savagecuntfart]

LEGALIZE, not DECRIMINALIZE! That would take care of most of the problems everyone is screaming about when it boils down to prostitution (pimping, street prostitution, and unnecessary violations against human rights).

[kleptobyte]

two words for you: Human Trafficing...NO FUGGIN WAY!

[Savagecuntfart]

Three words for you: dumbass fucking cunt! It would be a taxed business, which would work to limit human trafficking. You think it doesn't happen now, illegally? By making prostitution completely legal, the working environment of a prostitute would be greatly improved out of necessity (competition in the market place). Learn your shit, before you run off talking it, cunt! ; ]

[kleptobyte]

you seem so angry. having trouble not getting caught, I see. The reality is that there would still be human trade if it were legal, sad, but true. You obviously don't understand the Korean and Chinese mafias and how they work. Father works up gambling debt, sells daughter into prostitution to repay the debt and they would NEVER tell the police or the whole family dies. Perhaps it's you who should pull your head out. K thanks!

[slvrwolver]

And that is how it works the same in Japan as well. Parents run debt cannot pay sells daughter or son into that kind of lifestyle and never report it to the police,of fear that they can and will be killed.

[hectorbolshevik]

Human Trafficking prevails in those countries where prostitution is a crime. Countries like Albania and Moldova where prostitute and client face up to 10 years imprisonment if caught are two of the biggest exporters of human trafficking. Bulgaria and Romania are seriously considering to fully legalize prostitution to combat human trafficking. Criminalization give growth to the mafia.

[MrPositive3D]

Many countries of the world has some form of regulated prostitution (the US also:Rhode Island and Nevada).The US went massive liberal yesterday for the first time in, well ever, and religion took a big crap on the face (legalization of marijuana in Mass.).Prostitution would save the country billions in police force hours, lost hours of work time by men (porno sites are the most logged hours for men by far),and give many men a reason to live.Might as well catch up with the rest of the world.

[vojin6]

Unbelieveble, this will sooooo much benefit the Prostitutes and the goverment as i am seeing here in Amsterdam achieved.

Best reason for Prostitutes would be the fear of cops is gone and so they can ask for help if need be, as for the city well taxing Prostitutes is an option Prostitutes will accept as they know you got to pick the lesser evil of 2!

[pansolo80]

it will just make the tricks more expensive. NO on K!

[SuicideKing187]

lol....Willing to take the risk of STDs to save a buck???

[pansolo80]

uh...yeah! Besides, legal or not, is still a risk.

[SuicideKing187]

More risky going to the street where they havent been tested at all for STDs..

[ImmortalTara]

Guys, some of your comments are incorrect. Parts of Nevada have legalization NOT decriminalization. In France (and Vegas) prostitution is still illegal and prostitutes are frequently arrested. In a legalized system the government is the pimp - taking a profit & setting down laws. It's funny how people who don't like sex work are so quick to want to tax sex workers and take their money! You don't want sex workers safe and earning their own money but you're happy to take that money if they do?

[theshamefreezone]

It is funny (not really) how many people speak of the physical sex acts they imagine prostitutes engage in - with such hatred and disgust. Don't these same people have sex? If so, then they do the same things with their bodies - for free. Does doing sex for free make it less shameful and less disgusting? No! So get a grip. You are only hating your own sexuality. Embrace your own sexuality and then you won't give a damn what others do in the privacy of their bedrooms.

[StarchildSF]

As a male sex worker, I notice opponents of prostitution in particular often seem to assume all prostitutes are women. Not so! Many are male or transgendered. I think some of the misconception relates to a stereotype of men "exploiting" women. That's not the reality for most of us. Most of my clients are men, some are females or couples, but I don't think any of them are "exploiting" me. It's a mutually consensual transaction, and I enjoy my work and try to provide an honest, quality service.

[vicioustwist]

Seems strange that someone who's ex-boyfriend gave her her political career would be so against prostitution.

[assman255]

@vicioustwist thats the whole problem right there. girlfriends/wives have the market cornered. the demand is high so thats why women get away with being so damn demanding. if it were legal then women wouldn't get to run the show, they would actually have to be people that men would want to have around, not be so demanding and be more loving.

[wakamiya]

AIDS

[mcmiraclevalley]

Smile pig and your sex perverts will vote with you: Burn in Hell:

[ShamontielVaughn]

I don't want it to be decriminalized. Get a real job! I'd be furious if prostitution was legal in my neighborhood--pimps and hoes everywhere.

[upabittoolate]

you're missing it. if there's a red light district; a controlled environment, it reduces the crime associated with it. it could also generate TONS of revenue. imagine how much a city could tax a brothel. consider how much $ could be directed to the public health doctors that give them requisite weekly checkups & treatment. envision the $ your local ju-co could make by mandating that the hostesses to psychology coursework.

[ShamontielVaughn]

I won't miss the money that bad nor do I want my community to become rich off of that type of environment. Hell, I could ice out a community by selling drugs, doesn't mean I want to. I'll pass on this one.

[upabittoolate]

that's why a said a controlled environment in a red light district. i'm talking about removing the criminal stigma. i'm talking about generating civic revenue in more than 1 way. i'm talking about an already strained court system not being mired down with non-violent crime. have you ever been outside the US? you'd be surprised at the way they do it in other countries

[ShamontielVaughn]

I've been to Canada but outside of that, no. I just can't get with the idea though. I think by decriminalizing it, younger women may be less likely to be caught doing it. More mothers will make a business of their daughters hooking, and I'm just not cool with that.

[upabittoolate]

you're not understanding how it works. in nevada, they're required to get clean bills of health fairly frequently (same as in the porn industry). also, they have security. decriminalizing it doesn't mean your front yard turns into sodon & gamora, it means there's regulation & that's possibly beneficial

[upabittoolate]

that DA is cute but i think she's incorrect about a few things. 1st of all, regardless of their background - be it abused, educated or skilled, these women are making lucid & adult decisions. while i don't necessarily support what they do, i'd point her to the models in other countries like germany & france. i'd also tell her that it's a trade off but decriminalizing it would actually protect the women in question. they could organize, get healthcare, security & "CE" benefits

[gungagin]

Isn't it legal in Las Vegas?

[upabittoolate]

not exactly. it's decriminalized in nevada BUT, soliciting is still illegal. there are certain places (flophouses, brothels, ranches & lounges) where you can go to get what you need. the price is increased but it's a very controlled environment & the women are extremely professional.

[TECHKLEC]

It's decriminalized in Nevada but not in Clarke County, where LasVegas is.

[upabittoolate]

very true. i hate las vegas so i admittedly did not know. i lived in baker,nv near ely & there are 2 or 3 restaurant/lodges where they have "hostesses" available. the women were attractive, very well self-maintained & as professional as any doctor or lawyer with whom i've come in contact. i dodn't use their services but my curiosity got the best of me. it was actually quite interesting

[gungagin]

Thanks to you and upabittoolate for clarifying it for me.

[TECHKLEC]

My pleasure, sir, now for the BEST whorhouses, I can tell some true stories about Thailand!

[gungagin]

Well if I ever become a male and go to Thailand, I'll ask!

[TECHKLEC]

OOPS!  (lol)

[gungagin]

No worries LOL

[ShamontielVaughn]

How can you be a professional at selling your twat?

[upabittoolate]

you can be professional at scraping gum off the sidewalk. you can be professional at flipping & bagging hamburgers. you should have a degree of professionalism in whatever you do. that's what i'm at; if they so choose to sell flesh, let's remove the stigma of them being streetwalkers, let's keep them safe & most importantly - keep them healthy so they don't pass around diseases. they're going to sell booty no matter what (& people will buy it no matter what). BUT, they're still human beings

[ShamontielVaughn]

There's nothing professional about spreading your legs. Professionalism means exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace. How do you do that with your mouth open, bent over, grunting? I have zero sympathy for hookers, and I'm fairly liberal, but I get really conservative on this topic. I don't want to remove the stigma. I want them to be ashamed so they'll reconsider the job and do something else.

[upabittoolate]

thank you for your defining professionalism for me. that's exactly what i meant too. in a way, you reinforced what i said. there's a degree of professionalism in whatever a person so chooses to do to earn a living. if the job requirement is to service a guy however he wants to be serviced & you perform that service such he's satisfied with your service, that's professional. presenting yourself as a person at work & doing quality work makes you professional