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I need some help with this discussion please.

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Sparklysilversequins · 16/10/2013 20:36

In a general discussion about prostitution with a male acquaintance he made these points:-

  1. A positive that arises from prostitution is that there is less rape in the world.
  1. He in no way agrees with forced prostitution but he has a male friend who is a prostitute as a life style choice, he makes a great deal of money and has a great lifestyle. This he says is proof that many "people" choose this as a lifestyle including women because they are "high end and doing it for a living".
  1. He goes to prostitutes "a few times a year" but these women are definitely not trafficked as he can tell the difference.

I have struggled to articulate how angry these views make me so I am putting it in your hands here on MN. Can I get some thoughts please.

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ShirakawaKaede · 16/10/2013 20:46

Sounds like he's just trying to justify it to assuage his guilt.

He can't magically tell if they're trafficked or not.

And that rubbish about prostitution being a lifestyle choice!? Does he think the majority CHOOSE to risk being raped/given an std/beaten up/murdered in order to survive? For the vast majority of people it is not a choice, and does not pay well enough to live a comfortable lifestyle.