.:kenneth's:findings:.

Since 2003, prostitution has been legal in New Zealand. Contrary to what the right-wingers may have thought, the country didn’t denigrate into a nation of violence and sexual abuse.

Instead, it cleaned up the underground world of prostitution and turned it into a legit business, giving sex workers the same protection as regular workers. They can turn down work without fear of being beaten or killed. Health standards mean less sexually transmitted diseases. Sex workers can get quality clients instead of only those desperate enough to risk criminal charges.

So it’s been a success. Should the US and the rest of Europe do the same thing? I think so. Do you?