I've always wondered why:
-When you pay both parties to have sex with eachother, it's legal.
-When you pay one party to have sex with another party, it's against the law.
Why is that?
I don't (under any circumstances) condone prostitution, I've just always wondered why this is the case.
2007-06-06 18:48:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because porn is taxed.
2007-06-06 18:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by futurefbiguy 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Porn is generally safer and controlled against the spread of disease and in a controlled environment.
Prostitution is generally done on the corner. These women are usually driven there by disease and drugs.
I think it's more about the cicumstances than it is about the actual act itself.
2007-06-07 01:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Max Power 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's all about taxes.
A prostitute makes money and gets to keep all of it, while individuals in porn get paid a set wage for the hour or two they 'worked' while their videos are taxed for the duration of time.
2007-06-07 01:57:07 · answer #3 · answered by ☆Bombastic☆ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is forbidden to approach someone to provide such service, but in the case of a movie, it just doesn't apply as they are considered "artists"...
2007-06-07 02:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Jedi squirrels 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In pornography, the people are treated as actors and what they do is considered acting. Though there are further restrictions, it is a form of entertainment, and thereby exempt.
2007-06-07 01:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard it was legal to pay other people to have sex with each other.
Prostitution is legal in some places, such as Nevada. Most places consider it a vice and make it illegal.
2007-06-07 01:53:03 · answer #6 · answered by Warren D 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Because the government is not making money and pleasure is being provided. I think police officers get pissed when they're not able to afford good lovin' on their **** paycheck.
2007-06-07 01:57:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dating and marriage are legalized prostitution too.
2007-06-07 05:35:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because prostitution is a morality issue and pornography is a free speech issue.
2007-06-07 02:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by Tunaswife 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Where is the party and why wasn't I invited?
2007-06-07 01:53:36 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋