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Yes indeed, but what's wrong with saying, $250.00 and I get to eat first? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#47
what's wrong?!? Well for starters that's about $200 too high of a price...
OneTenthofOnePercent
Apr 2012
#75
Probably. Starving to the point at which her brain isn't functioning properly nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Apr 2012
#194
No. Entrapment is only if a law enforcement officer entices you to commit a crime.
TheWraith
Apr 2012
#27
migth of been a decent human if he just bought her a couple hamburgers cause she was hungry......
seabeyond
Apr 2012
#9
Good thing they never heard about all the ones giving sex away for free... n/t
PoliticAverse
Apr 2012
#13
They are good burgers. Why not get fries and a shake though? Meth is my guess. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#11
Oh good, more misplaced sarcasm and self-built strawmen to show off your self-righteousness.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#24
What do preemptive attacks on non-existing points of view have to do with feminism?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#223
I think both or none is the only fair solution, and I have a strong preference for none.
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#247
Are they meth addicts because they are poor or poor because they are meth addicts.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#21
I'm just waiting for the usual brigade to show up who say things like "consenting adults" and
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#28
I'm sure prostitutes there enjoy not having access to police and health clinics for protection...
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#56
It involves sex! And men like it! That's what makes it evil, don't ya see?!
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#92
Gee, I thought you would be interested in the dealings with prostitution elsewhere...
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#159
You even admitted yourself you didn't even read my posts before replying.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#230
Oh, so you are basing your Pavlovian reactions on HALF the information you would need?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#240
Thank you. I think it's important to bring nuance to the often black-and-white discussions.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#229
Exactly. Its hard to imagine that kind of thing (criminalizing only one side) would hold up here
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#248
I think that woman's life was in dire need of an intervention and the police have provided one.
JVS
Apr 2012
#69
Don't we often argue that there is an economic military draft in this country? nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#59
I would think the solution is to make the military unnecessary or less necessary. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#74
Easy to find. Just ask who loves to think some women just "gotta have it"
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#83
The great majority of strippers and prostitutes come from a history of abuse.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#106
So that renders them incapable of making any decision for themselves for the rest of their lives?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#111
Lots of women make their own well-informed choices. Sorry that doesn't serve your agenda.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#175
I'm sorry the realization that abused women feed the image has bothered you so much. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#184
I'm sorry that you don't bother about womens' freedoms at all, just your own superiority. nt
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#198
My older relatives told me that during the depression there were brothels in our town (pop. 25K).
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#149
Dunno about men, but it's my opinion that the majority of women working as prostitutes would
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#176
But you never think certain kind of women *want* to think most prostitutes are victims?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#178
I'm talking about pure physiology. After awhile, it hurts, no matter how much lube you use. And
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#179
They may gag at some men, but like others. Not everything has to be black-and-white.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#180
"Women should, blah blah". Most prostitutes don't set their own rules and times. Most didn't
HiPointDem
Apr 2012
#181
this is why i dont even answer your posts. 20 bjs a night, really, she just likes sex
seabeyond
Apr 2012
#253
You called her... you would be wrong. and that is only the beginning of your wrong. nt
seabeyond
Apr 2012
#261
Would much rather just involuntary commitment for evaluation and treatment, but that is nearly
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#165
Thanks, and have a nice day! And don't you forget to lecture and belittle an adult woman today!
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#174
Once again, I'm sorry the realization that abused women feed the industry has bothered you so much.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#185
Again, I'm glad you're not the dictator who gets to decide over other womens' capability...
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#199
It's amazing about how your of women's rights and pleasuring men seem to intermingle.
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#257
I think she may be a meth addict. Admittedly, just an assumption at this point. nt
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#196
Which one? If it is legal, it becomes a business and like any other business.
sabrina 1
Apr 2012
#55
I have no idea what her problems are but I think you are wrong. She asked for food, that says
sabrina 1
Apr 2012
#124
In my mind I was thinking of women 17-24. Not exactly girls, but I tend to call 18 year old men
Snake Alchemist
Apr 2012
#186
All joking aside This poor woman is probably starved. 2 double cheeseburgers off the dollar menu
Justice wanted
Apr 2012
#85
Glad police are spending time getting criminals like this off the street.
Puregonzo1188
Apr 2012
#122
Once again, my concern is for the exploited, abused, addicted, trafficked women and children.
redqueen
Apr 2012
#195
States like Nevada, where the the trafficking rate in legal brothels is zero?
LadyHawkAZ
Apr 2012
#200
Youre seriously throwing out the fact that traffickers dont operate out of legal brothels
redqueen
Apr 2012
#203
Oh my God. You are aware that there are other places where traffickers would operate,
redqueen
Apr 2012
#211
So what if its illegal? It still gets worse where prostitution is sanctioned.
redqueen
Apr 2012
#221
So, how are those sex workers going to survive when no man dares to pay them anymore?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#162
So you don't have an answer to the robbing of the livelihood of women who chose to be prostitutes?
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#204
No, you didn't, you just used a personal attack where you could've used arguments.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#220
You advocate taking away their livelihood because you don't agree with their choice.
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#232
Good stuff, but I have to say the 'target John's only' approach is an obvious failure...
stevenleser
Apr 2012
#278
What on earth gives you the idea.that I dont know that underground prostitutes die?
redqueen
Apr 2012
#235
Aaawww, you must feel very bummed, having to waste all your precious time on facts and reality. nt
DutchLiberal
Apr 2012
#242
I haven't been here very long, but I have seen enough of the same names
Egalitarian Thug
Apr 2012
#147