2007-12-18 04:30:26 · 7 answers · asked by Meesha 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a way for the government to cram their moral values down our throat.
It's legal in many counties in Nevada. "Street walking" is still illegal, but they can operate in licensed brothels. The girls are checked on a regular basis (weekly), and condoms are MANDATORY for both intercourse and oral. Since 1986 (when condoms became mandatory), there have been no cases of HIV in any of the girls. In fact, a study done in 1995 showed that the girls were at a greater risk of acquiring HIV and other STDs from lovers than from clients.
2007-12-18 04:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mutt 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A combination of public health matters and moral outrage.
How much of each varies, but I suspect since it is the worlds oldest profession, the moral outrage predates the public health argument.
But even where there is no moral outrage, and prostitution is legal, it is very heavily regulated for public health reasons.
2007-12-18 13:56:54 · answer #2 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
America's original legislators were puritans.
Although it is the oldest profession, and a very common one if that, morally some people still find it offensive and thus it is still illegal.
2007-12-18 12:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by smedrik 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than Nevada the government hasn't figured out a way to tax it.
2007-12-18 12:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Whats Up Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because of the gigantic health risk to America
2007-12-18 12:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by Colonel 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a crime without victims! Just eradicate the pimps!
2007-12-18 12:38:25 · answer #6 · answered by Pinyon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because nobody can afford to pay a woman what she is really worth.
2007-12-18 12:36:47 · answer #7 · answered by Darth Vader 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋