Originally posted by BabyRS:
In everything that we do in life, there is always a
[b]risk involved.
Even those jobs that lets us work in the comfort of our homes carry
some forms of negativity, and it is important to look at things on
a case by case basis.
By "occupational hazard" in this case - simply put, it can be said
that anyone can contract all these unfavourables even if they are
monogamous. Have you heard of the 17yr old who decides to have
unprotected sex with her boyfriend for the ONEand ONLY time - and
in the process, became HIV+? But in the case of prostitution in
general, we cannot run from the fact that by their chosen mode of
profession, they are creating a wider door for these to seep
in.
As for the examples you place forth, it's not right to term it as
"occupational hazard" even though they may be sexually harassed at
work, or raped whilst walking home from a late work shift. It has
very little bearing on being directly related to the "job
scope".
What I was trying (unsuccessfully, it seems) to highlight, is the
fact that although prostitution may be the last career option that
drives one to undertake, I did not bring into question
why these women choose to do what they do. My
point is merely to pinpoint the fact that many people choose to
view it as an almost derogatory profession, and that these women
are 'scum of the Earth' only there to tempt the moral consciousness
of the common man. Contrary to glorifying and extolling
"prostitution"... I feel that these women have their own reasons
for being in the profession, and who are we to say any more, or any
less; when chances are, we would NEVER know why? As such, instead
of being ostracized and demeaned - the society itself should just
accept the fact that they are there, and instead of trying to pass
laws against it in the hope of eradicating it completely, why not
do something to actually protect these women more? After all, to
look at it on a broader perspective... it IS a chain
reaction.
With all due respect, I, along with everyone else... have no right
whatsoever to question anyone's choice. As with any other, I'm sure
that they are made with reasons best suited to the individuals
themselves.[/b]
Excuse my outrage.
Let me ask you a question then.
If your sister, mother or friend said to you i am going to become a
prostitute. Would you encourage her to go into this new "career
choice" that they have made?
or would you try and help them find another "career path"
