Originally posted by USArmyParatrooper
Where do you stand on the legalization of drugs and prostitution?
Illegal drugs are comparable to smoking and alcohol abuse. On the one hand, its definately "bad" for you, but on the other hand, you see the state trying to make a buck off such vices via state run liquor stores. In fact, throw gambling into the mix as well. The state knows that people will suffer and die from such vices, yet they have no problem not only legalizing it, they make money off it and promote it as well. I find the whole affair simply disgusting and sickening.
As for criminilizing such behavoir, however, that is a different thing altogether. I would like to see the state take a moral stand against such things as gambling and illegal drugs, but at the same time not criminalize it. Of course, with $$$$ ruling the world this simply will not happen.
As for prostitution, this is a sex for money and from what I have seen lead to victims being trapped in the lifestlye whether it be legal or illegal. Personally, I would like the state to zero in on the pimps more than the prostitutes. Then you have pornography which often involves sexual acts for $$$$. Why is this legal again in a country where prostitution is illegal? Oh, that's right, porn is a billion dollar industry. Again, just follow the $$$$.