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For whatever reason, your Husband could not talk about the issues you and he had (Yes, it takes two) until this was brought to light. You want to Place blame and seem to be happy if it means you aren't part of it... Armchair interpretation and I am not attacking you. It just seems to be a side of this you are not considering.

The Ladies I know screen clients based on a lot of things. Including addictive behavior. However, they can't know all that is going on in thier lives.

We do not see Wine being outlawed because of Alcoholism as an example

Pat

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I appreciate your view and comments... However, I think that focusing on that ugly segment and not legalizing activities between consenting adults actually helps allow it to perpertuate at the level it does... Abuse happens in the shadows of darkness and shame. That is what we have now.

The only models for legalized Prostitution occur in Nevada and Europe. It doesn't eliminate the seedy side, but it does minimize it. Legalizing allows for better information and also for better safety.

Yes, I am actually a fairly well known Male Customer. I have also befriended and dated several escorts. I can say they are just normal people who have a tendency to be very creative sexually. The ones I am refering to have a level of compassion and understanding that they are also selling. They insist on safety as well.

The impoverished part comes from exploitation. The escorts I know aren't exploited, but informed and empowered. If you truly want to diminish what you are refering to , Legalize Escorting...

I will say from a clients side, I could never see anyone I feel I am exploiting. If it was more known you could actually see ladies who aren't exploited and enjoy this, I feel the demand for those that are on the street (Where most exploited ladies you describe are) would fall dramatically. If there is not the customer base, there is not the business...

Pat

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