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To: Neocon who wrote (1809)	3/3/1999 9:25:00 PM
From: MeDroogies	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13062

You want to argue the con. That is what you wrote. I think that is a very telling statement. I can understand sociological upbringing (religious or otherwise) that makes people view sex as being special, different, moral (in the right circumstance), or in any way related to self-identity (or lack thereof?). However, that doesn't mean one's viewpoint vis-a-vis the sex act itself is in any way criminal. The sodomy laws that remain on the books in 16 states are CLEAR indications of a government trying to insinuate itself into our private lives. So, too, are prostitution laws. Sex (other than abuse or rape) is a consensual act between two people. Gotta moral problem with it? Too bad. You ain't the one paying or accepting the cash. Frown all you want, but you aren't there. Remember, "Judge not lest ye be judged".

To: Neocon who wrote (1809)	3/4/1999 5:51:00 AM
From: Mama Bear	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13062

"You can think that the degradation involved is so intrinsic that you do not want anyone misled about the nature of prostitution, and therefore you do not want to treat it as any other business." The main thing that you miss is that it's none of your business to pass these judgements. You speak of the 'objectification' of women, and that is exactly what you are practicing. It is none of your business what two consenting adults choose to do in private. I guess you're saying that it's much better to drive it underground, and to have it controlled by pimps and organized criminals. Your earlier suggestion that the gov't make it illegal and then not enforce the law proposes hypocrisy, and promotes disrespect for the law. What good is a law if it's not enforced? Barb