by Neil Dalson

Created on: September 11, 2008

I will not dismiss prostitution as a vulgar occupation. I will not shy away from the fact that is a facet of society and always has been and may always be. I will state that prostitution in its raw form is a dangerous and cruel universe that must be regulated if it is to be tolerated.
While I don't find need to take part in the event, or harbor much sympathy for those involved, I see no reason to condemn them.

There will always be zealous arguments that place prostitution as a socially and morally unacceptable choice to make a living. Its more complex than that.

Federal governments exist to protect the rights of the people living in them. They exist to ensure that the basic human rights and privileges are not violated by state authorities. In the example of the United States, the states make laws forbidding or allowing certain activities. Nevada allows gambling and prostitution under the federal guideline that it be closely monitored and strictly regulated.

Federal law should have this power. As for the question of whether it should be applied to outlaw prostitution is answered by the method in which countries that already federally regulate prostitution.

In some countries it is entirely unregulated because it is illegal. This is an example of society denying its nature, and consequently pays the price. Sexually transmitted diseases are rampant and the massive revenues cannot be accounted for in a country's GDP. It cannot be taxed, and it places both the consumer and provider in a precarious position. The provider, who may feel, it's the only option runs the risk of simply having sex for money (their choice) and going to jail for it. The consumer runs the risk of being held accountable for simply wanting to blow off steam or just being plain old lonely. Filling up prisons for just having sex for money is a little over the top. Putting them in prison for exposing them to disease and unsafe environments is a horse of a different color.

In Germany, every city, depending on that size and the vote of its people, has the right to a "Red Light" district. In this district, building owners provide room and board for voluntary prostitution. These prostitutes are examined for cleanliness and required to maintain it. For lack of a better way to say it, they are licensed to solicit.

Federal governments around the world should use this as an example and enact laws to regulate against ILLEGAL prostitution. That is defined as, unlicensed, unclean, and publicly unsupported centers for prostitution. It can be up to the state vote to outlaw prostitution entirely, but in response to whether or not federal laws should be made against it, I add a word.

Federal laws should be made against UNREGULATED prostitution.

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