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In reply to the discussion: The unspoken issue at the center of prostitution is causation [View all]Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)So I'm not really sure what you expect to achieve by pondering causation.
The idea that prostitution is inherent to drug addiction is nonsensical and not well supported. Prostitution has existed and flourished for literally several millenia prior to the proliferation of illicit drugs. The idea that prostitution is the result of criminal activity is even more nonsensical. In almost all areas of the US, prostitution is illegal, which by default assigns it the purview of criminals. That's what prohibition does.
The argument of those who want prostitution to remain illegal is not really that much different than the arguments of those who argue against the legalization of drugs. X is illegal and therefore bad because the criminal element is heavily involved so it should remain illegal. Seems a bit circular to me.