Unprotected: How Legalizing Prostitution Has Failed

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3. thanks for this OP Redqueen

The legalization of prostitution seems to have nothing to do with fairness- rather, it's obvious that it seems to be more about the legalized re-inculcation of men as "The Boss", and the use of women's sexuality as a consumer good. These are not principles that follow American notions about creating a more perfect union. It isnt possible to maintain true democracy when 50% of the citizens are viewed as objects or products to be rented or stolen. I would love to see what America could be like if it wasn't for right wing misogynysts and congess critters that believe women's bodies ought to be a consumer good. I kow there are those that honestly believe lagalized prostitution will lead to better working conditions and health benefits. I've always thought that the new "rights" and "conditions" alloted for prostitutes (should legalization ever happen) has more to do with the fear felt by male customers- fear of being discovered cheating on their family. Of the men that are honest and true, concern for the well being of women working in the sex industry is of paramount concern. This sure does feel like the same old moving goalpost of ethics that works so well for Fox "News" and other right wing echo-chamber organizations.
Or I could be dead wrong and legaliztion could work wonders; sex industry workers could find themselves gaining more control over their job and enjoying the work benefits.
I have not been convinced that there should ever come a time when prostition should be legalized and regulated. I guess women's bodies are going to be treated as economic "widgets" in a high pressure, volitile world-wide trade of female "product".