Legalize Indoor Prostitution for the safety of the

George Carlin said it best: • I don't understand why prostitution is illegal, Selling

What exactly is Prostitution Its been around since the 18 Century. It is not

Myths Surrounding Sex Work • Trauma Must be why someone would choose sex-work •

The Whorearchy • Street level sex workers are at the very bottom. • Exotic

The Violence must stop • Pimps and Traffickers that prey on the poor and

(Cunningham, Shah 48) The Rhode Island Experiment Cunningham, Shah 45) • Prostitution was decriminalized

Models for Legalization. • The Nevada Brothels are top of the game. • Amsterdam’s

Why Its Time to Legalize Sex Work • COYOTE-Call off your old tired ethics(Bass

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Legalize Indoor Prostitution for the safety of the sex workers • • Kelli Mccafferty Assistant Professor Felicia Stovall English 1301 -625 1 May 2020

George Carlin said it best: • I don't understand why prostitution is illegal, Selling is legal, sex is legal. So why isn't it legal to sell sex? Why should it be illegal to sell something that's legal to give away? (Carlin)

What exactly is Prostitution Its been around since the 18 Century. It is not going to be prevented. the practice or occupation of engaging in sexual activity with someone for payment

Myths Surrounding Sex Work • Trauma Must be why someone would choose sex-work • Its Not Real Work • All sex workers are the same and face the same stigma.

The Whorearchy • Street level sex workers are at the very bottom. • Exotic Dancers and Escorts hover in the middle ranks • Phone sex workers and Web cam operators are at the top.

The Violence must stop • Pimps and Traffickers that prey on the poor and lonely. • Bad Johns from simple attitudes to Serial Killers. • Abuse from Authorities that can only be helped through legalizing Sex Work. (Getty. Images)

(Cunningham, Shah 48) The Rhode Island Experiment Cunningham, Shah 45) • Prostitution was decriminalized accidently in 2004. • Rape and Gonorrhea rates decreased (Cunningham Shah 2)

Models for Legalization. • The Nevada Brothels are top of the game. • Amsterdam’s Red-Light district has proven that legal sex work is possible.

Why Its Time to Legalize Sex Work • COYOTE-Call off your old tired ethics(Bass 33) • Legalization and regulation will give more protection to the sex workers (Getty