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Merika · 10-15-2005, 05:49 PM

I have NO IDEA why prostitution isn't legalized in the US. To my knowledge only one county in one state (outside Las Vegas) has legalized it. Maybe it's in an attempt to control it. I know if someone is arrested for it, which isn't unusual for the area where I live which is basically a military area, the fines are $300 or something similar.

Much like pot....it's controlled by low fines if caught. Not usually a big enough deal to stop anyone from doing it. Much like traffic speeding in a car.

We've always considered it a way for the local municipalities to make money off of the situation without legalizing it with a tax. In the end....it's probably the same...if not less of a financial strain to pay the 'ticket' for doing it.....than paying a tax on the income derived from it.

10-15-2005, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Merika Retired Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 13,268	I have NO IDEA why prostitution isn't legalized in the US. To my knowledge only one county in one state (outside Las Vegas) has legalized it. Maybe it's in an attempt to control it. I know if someone is arrested for it, which isn't unusual for the area where I live which is basically a military area, the fines are $300 or something similar. Much like pot....it's controlled by low fines if caught. Not usually a big enough deal to stop anyone from doing it. Much like traffic speeding in a car. We've always considered it a way for the local municipalities to make money off of the situation without legalizing it with a tax. In the end....it's probably the same...if not less of a financial strain to pay the 'ticket' for doing it.....than paying a tax on the income derived from it.