The Issue Of Legalization Of Prostitution - 1103 Words

Merriam-Webster defines prostitution as â€Å"the act of having sex in exchange for money.† In recent years, there has been speculation of the laws in place that criminalize prostitution. While there are advocates that want prostitution to be decriminalized, there are also advocates for the legalization. Decriminalization would simply repeal the laws making prostitution illegal, whereas full legalization would allow the government to put regulations and safety requirements in place. The legalization of prostitution would insure the safety of sex-workers and allow the government to collect taxes. The United States should make prostitution fully legalized. Selling sex is not a new concept. In fact, prostitution can be traced back to as early as†¦show more content†¦The Netherlands has had a legalized form of prostitution can be seen in the Netherlands, where forced prostitution comes under harsh punishment and the protection of minors and sex workers is necessary for th e laws to stay in place (Klinger, 16). Prostitution cannot be legalized if the safety of sex workers is not a main concern for the government. In a profession that can be dangerous, whether it is because of a customer that gets too rough or the exposure to potential sexually transmitted diseases, there should be laws in place to protect and grant access to healthcare (Klinger, 16). Full legalization of prostitution would allow just that, Many people advocate for the decriminalization of sex work, because full legalization would put strict guidelines in place, which include frequent visits to a physician to guarantee that the worker is free of any STDs and a required license in order to sell sex (Hayes-Smith, Shekarkhar). By the same token, Klinger states â€Å"the best choice for women is the choice that the individual woman makes for herself† (16), in regards to the legalization of prostitution and the potential restriction that may be put in place. It is absolutely the woma n’s choice to become involved in this profession, however, it should not be left solely up to her when deciding how to go about practicing prostitution. As with any other profession or business, there should be laws in place