Posted: 8/17/2014
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Germany largely legalized prostitution in 2002 via a one page law sponsored by The Greens. Like the prohibition of alcohol, the prohibition of commercial sex is probably futile as well.
Since then our elected representatives in Germany have to wade deeper into this. According to the above article, German politicians now want to prohibit so called flat rate sex or gang bang parties. So what is it now, sex between consenting adults and a legal business or are the statist nannies now intruding again as so often?
According the article, the politicians were divided on introducing a minimum age of 21 for sex industry employees. Further, women working in this field still live a double life despite legalization.
In the past, I read articles that the legalization of prostitution in some European countries has led to increased human traffic of women into those countries. If true, then one of the goals of legalization to decriminalize prostitution may not so easily be achievable.
Conclusion
Life is full of surprises. Legalization is not a panacea and caution is advisable.
