We call our country home of the brave and land of the free, but it's not. We give a false portrayal of freedom. We're not free - if we were, we'd allow people their freedom. Prohibiting something doesn't make it go away. Prostitution is criminal, and bad things happen because it's run illegally by dirt-bags who are criminals. If it's legal, then the girls could have health checks, unions, benefits, anything any other worker gets, and it would be far better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura argues that criminalizing prostitution leads to dangerous illegal markets, suggesting legalization would protect workers.
- In plain terms
- Banning prostitution makes it unsafe; legalizing it would allow better worker protections.
- What can you take from it?
- Legalizing prostitution could make it safer for workers.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does prohibition solve social issues?
- How should society regulate sex work?
Another view
Legalization does not guarantee safety or moral acceptance.
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