Sheriff Takes Aim at Prostitution on Craigslist

[Ddstairclimber]

Anybody knows how to contact that asshole sheriff??, its so ridiculous how he attacks consenting adults work. its like me demonizing people who drink alcohol in their entirety, because of abuses, because of people underage drinking, or accidents to alcohol consumption. He should go to Europe and see how in a legalized system, where they don't legislate morality, there is less crime associated with prostitution

[omfgNstfu]

There's prostitution EVERYWHERE in this world, no need to make it such a big sh*t. I know prostitution is dangerous, but some men out there are willing to pay for it; maybe those women really need the money because her family is broke or something. =(

[floydw6]

WTF gay sex is wrong.. but when we wanna fuckin pay a chick for some fun time you tell us we cant have our heterosexual tendencies??!! make up ur minds!! eithir way im gettin me some puddy!!

[AntiDogmaGuy]

Criminalizing prostitution because some people are forced into it is like criminalizing any other line of work because some slaves are forced into it. Only the slavery is immoral, not the line of work.

And the women leaving her kids unsupervised was a really ridiculous argument. That is not a problem of prostitution, just a woman being irresponsible.

[rickynewyork1]

i worked for a new york newspaper that had a bigger prostitution section in their classified ads. They had to come into my office and pay cash by law and all the newspaper employees knew they were hookers. I enjoyed talking to them, they were nice. One time, i had some of these business women in my office and governor spitzer walks by and i thought to myself that he's so stupid not to know of this practice and we all know how that turned out. haha

[lilbeaveymac]

why is prostitution illegal when fags fuck everyday??

[miamigroove]

If it were legal and regulated maybe they could have a daycare at the whorehouse you goddamn self-righteous jerk

[miamigroove]

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT? ITS ILLEGAL AND UNREGULATED!!

When is this backwards country ever going to get off its moral high horse and start being 'progressive'. Answer: never

Oh yeah, I forgot. God would send down his wrath and hellfire if we ever legalized (regulated) it.

Legalize pot & prostitution and this country's economic crisis would be solved OVERNIGHT!!!

[wasntnotwasnt]

I voted against Tom Dart today Did you?

[leanal0ve]

umm TOM DART GO TO HELL!!! ARE YOU GONNA GIVE US CASH TO FEED OUR KIDS??? NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I REST MY CASE GO TO HELL YOU CRUSTY PIECE OF DIRTY BABBOON SHITT!!!!

[goddessinmiami]

this is so dumb they should make prostitution and worry about more important things that are going on

[sniffy45]

whats the harm here, people hooking up with other people? I mean its a lot cheaper than getting married.

[rondie54]

The bible is nothing but a fancy book of toilet paper. It's best use is to wipe shitty assholes. Further, it's purpose is fulfilled best when it is soaked in diarrhea.

It is even more fulfilled best when the diarrhea soaked pages are shoved down your throat.

Your Pimp.

Jesus

[leanal0ve]

@rondie54 lol OMG!!! AMEN!!! AMEN!!! AMEN!!!

[scotts5306]

Who are the victims in this business? You people are morons.

[cherokeesista]

i have no compassion for these woman,they are whores plain and simple,and the dirt bags who pay for it if you get a little itch get to the doctor asap,a condom doesn't always protect you:)

[scotts5306]

what doesnt a condom protect against?

[cherokeesista]

let me clarify myself:) a condom is not always 100% effective in protecting against stds thats number one, number two i have no compassion for any one who does this on their own free will.number three i have a major problem with a the low lives that force this life upon someone who obviously doesn't want to do it . craigslist has helped to contibute in damaging alot of lives by allowing these people to advertise prostitution on their site,

[scotts5306]

Correct, a condom is not 100% protection from everything. Anyone who does this on their own free will is not a victim by any means. The "low lives" are created by the creation of laws. Craigslist has not contributed to prostitution by having an "erotic services" section. They have not contributed to prostitution at all. This is ALWAYS going to happen on one site or another. If craigslist was shut down today another site advertising whores would be up tomorrow....PERIOD.

[cherokeesista]

we agree on somethings and some we don't, but thats ok you have a great weekend:)

[scotts5306]

Ill pay $200 for you if thats your picture on your profile!!!

[cherokeesista]

i needed a good laugh:) thanks, i think and yes thats me:)

[scotts5306]

Pretty,42 and from NYC, huh? Id think you would be a little more liberal when it comes to prostitution. What is your profession?

[cherokeesista]

not originally from n.y.c. and my veiws have nothing to do with where i come from,is your life that fcking boring:)

[scotts5306]

Half ass insults from a middle-aged conservative...boohoohoo. Let me guess, originally from Nixa, MO and dad died leaving you his farm and a few bucks so you moved to the upper-east side and took up painting. Fucking loser. Get off this island.

[cherokeesista]

you really need to get a life, i think your talking about the stupid cunt that should have flushed you when she had the chance, to be honest you sound like a perverted child molester oops did i hit a nerve:) by the way can't stand manhatten ,don't paint and your the lonely little asshole that started this trivial little game,and just so you know retard offering someone money for sex is against the law, but your to ignorant to know that,by the way tell your mommy i said hello lol

[scotts5306]

Ok, Ok, Ok...I have $250 for you for the hour, but I get to fuck you in your asshole, ok?

[cherokeesista]

wow your parents must be so proud:) so what your telling me with this foul comment is YOU ARE SOOOOO GAY>LOL THE TRUTH HAS FINALLY COME OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!

[scotts5306]

Ok, Ok, Ok...$300 but I get to golden shower you (in your mouth), OK?

[DMalenfant1]

@cherokeesista sounds like you have first hand experience.

[wasntnotwasnt]

The majority agree that this is a gigantic waste of resources and taxpayer money. So why does it continue? Why is stuff like this not protested like the government bailouts?

[LBENZO1983]

On another interview he claims this is not a victim-less crime because it makes his life difficult.....??!!?? He needs to move to LA hes trying to get recognition

[davedavedude]

this dude's a douche.

[talfactor]

He's right. A lot of women who are prostitutes have had lives that are nightmares from the beginning. But how exactly does ending prostitution (which is not possible) stop this? It doesn't, the system continues and so does abuse against girls and children. Ending prostitution does nothing to end the circumstances that create abuse. This is a bandaid solution that is a million miles away from the root of the problem. More political jive/

[JVLC17]

You know for years I have been seeing and reading how prostitution has been a problem, and it destroys women's lives. However, nobody complains how pornography has exploited and degrade women for years. Just because pornography is a 10 billion dollar industry and the IRS is getting a huge chunk of that, and I don't see any politician out there who is trying to stop it nor shutting down the porn industry.

[crankychatter]

One more thing... we have a culture of misogyny, machismo, materialism, patriarchy, exploitation and power-mongering, bereft of spirituality and natural human empathy. As long as there is abject poverty and male dominion, there will be the horror of slavery. If you think prostitution is a victimless crime, you're an asshole.

[magiccat12]

I don't think that it is a victimless crime. I'm saying that if an adult chooses to make themself a victim for money, that should be their right. If they are forced by someone, that is not ok. Also, poverty does not force someone into prostitution. Most of our poor get by without selling themselves. No one in America starves to death for not selling themself. It is a choice made in order to get more money than can be obtained from the government. A voluntary choice.

[scotts5306]

Who is the victim?

[crankychatter]

His righteousness underwhelms me. The vice squad's job is to scare up the competition and bust them on behalf of the Mob, and to make it look like they're doing something, for the public. Cops and prosecutors are gangsters. This is a harassment suit, because Craigslist is difficult for the Mob to regulate. No heroin, cocaine, gambling OR prostitution goes down without authority. Don't you believe this bullshit for a minute.

[magiccat12]

Typical freedom-hating Chicago politician. How can we call ourselves a free country when a person does not even get to choose what to do with their own body. Go after juvenile cases and hang the pimps, but leave the adults alone. We don't ban beer because underage drinking goes on sometimes. I hate these assholes who have to stick their nose into everyone's business. It is anti-freedom.

[chessgame1960]

Sounds strikingly like any level government operation. Lie and misdirect the people into believing they are being told the truthjust do this people or allow us to do that people and everything will workout for everyone, trust us people. Then after trust is given, the people learn they have been swindled. Maybe the government simply doesnt like the competition.

[andrewh23]

Why don't we destroy all sidewalks too so hookers won't have anywhere to stand? This Sheriff is a fucking moron - someone must have just told him about the internet yesterday.

[tankwfw]

And the reason all those things happen is because Prostitution is illegal. Make it legal and regulate it. Fucking idiots

[swankrecords]

It's not Craigslist's fault if people are put into unfavorable conditions. This same is true back (and still is) when this was done in classifieds of newspapers.

Are you going after liquor companies if a drunk guy shoots his wife?

[joes805]

legalize pot and prostitution!

[abitlater]

how amazing it is, this freedom-to-do-whatever we want mentalitiy, it destroys lives, families, communities, and demoralizes our nation. you cant just say that its only affecting you so it should be okay, because it doesn't have a localized affect. it brings crime and drugs and violence into the system that we fight so hard to keep safe. i think its a simple thing that he's asking for and a simple thing that should not be such a hot topic. virtual pimps, wow.

[LuftwaffeFlieger]

I get it. Arresting prostitutes will solve drug problems, sexual molestation by family, health problems and all other "horrible horrible things".

[mentalholocaust]

I have never gotten a prostitute, but I think there should be no law at all that says what a person can and can not do with their body. If we did things more like the bunny ranch and other things like that, there would be ALOT less spending of STDs. America needs to stop being so stupid.

[arequipa1]

why is prostitution illegal but so-called "escort" services are not? this question remains unanswered.

[piman314159265358979]

A horrible stench emanates from my genitals. My scrotum is covered in sweat and my penis feels itchier than ever. As I massage my glans, my gonads begin to itch. My groin can't keep up with the increasing stimulation. I begin to masturbate. As I surf the web for pornographic images, I achieve an erection that creates immense pleasure throughout my reproductive system. At long last, I attain an orgasm as sperm-rich semen is ejaculated through my penile opening. My pubic hairs look milky.

[tamba444]

So the Cook County Sheriff sues Craigslist? WTF is that? They need to legalize prostitution in their state and regulate it. That'll do a lot to help prevent this crap. Suing Craigslist isn't going to do jack. I think this sheriff is doing this for political gain. I'll bet money that he's elected and trying to put some feathers in his hat, and using the media to do it. What a jerk..

[NEDEWSRAC]

This sanctimonious dick is a hypocrite -

[huhreally]

wow, GREAT POINTS HERE...

[utubefavorsdems]

How they were"sucked into this"? Poor choice of words,don't you think?

[hozehd]

id say they sucked themselves in.

[KasparHauser4]

If you legalized prostitution then you could regulate it. It is because you refuse to legalize it that these things occur.

[XratedBarbie]

i think if a woman isnt being forced then it should be a legal decision between two adults.......

[GOPSpinMachineInOD]

Suing Craigslist isn't going to solve anything. There are 100s of 'ad websites', most of which are not even located in the USA. Why are women forced into becoming prostitutes? Look for the real cause of a problem, instead of just fixing one symptom.

[P3rf3ctStorm]

Want to rationally solve the problem Sheriff Tom? Legalize prostitution and regulate it (just like Nevada does) so that there is no black market. Forget about Craig's List, etc. Illinois State politicians and law enforcement are so full of it - as we've seen by the host of your gubernatorial scandals, "Boss" Daley of Chicago, draconian gun prohibition laws, etc.

[snowfan]

If you don't think there is a black market for prostitution in Las Vegas you have never been to Las Vegas.

[P3rf3ctStorm]

Used to live there dude.

[snowfan]

Then you should know better than anyone... Dude.

[P3rf3ctStorm]

Thanks for making my point chief.

[snowfan]

If you think I made your point you really are delusional. Have a good one Buddy.

"No black market for prostitution in Vegas"... ROFLMAO

[P3rf3ctStorm]

Like you really know. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.

Double ROFL-LMFAO!!

[snowfan]

Just keep your head right where it is... Up your ass.. Your reply's let me, and others, know what kind of idiot you are.. You may now have the last word cause I'm done. Peace out dickhead.

"No black market for prostitution in Vegas"... LOL what an ahole.

[P3rf3ctStorm]

ha ha ha. Very funny pal. Obviously you're just another very frustrated and neurotic virgin who's never been to Vegas before -- and probably no where else to compare (like Amsterdam). Probably never been laid either. Live in your mother's basement do ya? What a retard.

[getplaning]

Human trafficking is a serious problem and should be addressed.

Legalizing prostitution will separate the human traffickers from the people who are making an honest living, making law enforcement's job much easier.

Legislating moral behavior between consenting adults has never worked.

[GhostOfThe92503]

Now I do agree with Consentual Adults trading WHATEVER they want for sex.

Adults should be responsible for their own actions. No one should interfeir with that.

I believe police should intervien only when it's non-consentual or there are minor's involved.

That's why they interview them.

I have to agree with the Cook County police department.

A lot of these girls have real issues and for someone to take advantage of it for a profit is downright disgusting.

[GhostOfThe92503]

I bet these two dickheads below me dont' have any daughters.

No humility, probably just lonely creeps who only have YouTube to experience what life is like.

All I know is if this were an epidemic in my city I would want the authorities to do something about it.

Teenagers are easily persuaded.

One racist, and one's a deviant and I have to worry about insensitive dickheads like this possibly preying on vunerable females one day.

Sayin not to worry about these things? disgusting

[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

Why do people have problems with prostitution? What is the big deal honestly? Most of them are clean, it's not going to degrade society any more than it already is!

[ktchong]

If child labor is illegal, why should child prostitution be?

[ktchong]

If child labor is illegal, why should child prostitution be legalized?

[BinkieMcFartnuggets]

CHILD prostitution is wrong, but I was talking about adult prostitutes. Children shouldn't be involved in either end of prostitution, unless it's in ratting out friends they know are involved in it. They should be rewarded for information to stop it.

[rdsully5446]

why does the ap and the rest of the mainstream media continue to practice the deceptive policy of lies through omission.report the stories Americans want to hear.tell us how the IMF is destroying the world economy on purpose.tell us about the flu vaccine from american pharma giant baxter that was spiked/contaminated with h5n1 bird flu.tell us about codex alimentarius and how the W.T.O. and W.H.O are trying to get rid of high potency supplements and organic foods at the benefit of big pharma

[d3v07]

who cares, just legalize prostitution.