TYT: Should Prostitution Be Legal? Former Escort/Author Veronica Monet Says Yes

[ihavenobias]

Run time: 06:12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUMR4Iz6vp0   Posted on YouTube: April 14, 2008 By YouTube Member: Views on YouTube: 0   Posted on DU: April 15, 2008 By DU Member: ihavenobias Views on DU: 685

 
You can watch/listen to the entire interview with Veronica Monet here: http://youngturks.wmod.llnwd.net/a591/o1/4-9-08Monet.wmv

As usual, the video is work-safe (unless the words "sex worker" on the screen are trouble for you) but you may want to ear-muff the kids for the audio. It's not explicit at all IMO, but still.

PS---You can always watch TYT Live from 3-5 pm ET, with a Rolling Post Game 5-7 pm daily Monday-Friday at www.theyoungturks.com (both shows include a live chat). The RPG often contains political talk but also many non-political topics to lighten things up (and yes, that audio may not necessarily be work-safe).

Also, if you can't watch live, the 3-5pm portion of the show (politics) streams the rest of the day, all day right after the Post Game Show ends leading up to the initial show at 3pm.

[CherylK]

1. It is not a yes or no question in my mind

It is complicated. I understand both sides of the issue. I think a lot of women ARE exploited but at the same time I realize it happens anyway and may be more dangerous as a result of being illegal.

[OhioChick]

2. I Agree With You, Cheryl. n/t

[ihavenobias]

4. It's complicated but IMO, it should at least be decriminalized

Jail doesn't empower these women or pay their bills. Quite the opposite actually. And spending as much money as we do on trying to bust them and their Johns?

There are much more productive ways we could be using those tax dollars, including counseling and other assistance.

[OhioChick]

5. Sounds Reasonable. n/t

[CherylK]

6. I never thought of it like that

You make some good points but I still don't know what the answer is.

[navarth]

3. bumpity bump

that is to say, k&r