Defending the ‘D.C. Madam’
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Some people are saying it’s ridiculous that the investigators are only going after the women– that they should be going after the Johns as well. I think it’s ridiculous that the police are going after ANYONE. Don’t prostitutes own their bodies? Shouldn’t they be able to freely contract to use their bodies as they wish? Who was hurt here? This is a victimless crime. Here’s how I covered this topic in my book “Give Me a Break.” And my newest book, “Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel — Why Everything You Know Is Wrong,” comes out in paperback today. Click here to buy the book. I understand the rationale. Drug abuse, prostitution, gambling, and dwarf tossing can destroy lives. But so can overeating. What America forbids keeps changing. In colonial days, idleness and cursing got people put in the stocks. Some who had sex outside marriage were whipped. And there really was a scarlet letter. Adulterers were forced to wear an “A,” usually for life. The laws didn’t stop adultery, cursing, or idleness any more than today’s laws stop prostitution. And I’m confused. Alcohol destroys lives too. So does watching too much TV. All do tremendous damage to individuals, and impose big costs on society. Why are they legal? Because they’re popular? More : abcnews.go.com |