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Tamika's story is sad, and her mother's also. The SAME person? WHY IS THIS ALLOWED? That is the bigger question, why is this family member allowed to rape two generations?! That's terrible and frustrating.

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I have paid for the services of a sex worker, or an escort. More than once. Each woman is unique and each situation is also unique.  I vet my courtesans very carefully; do as much research as possible. I have never participated with someone on a stroll. It is doubtful that any of the escorts I have visited with walk, but one can never be completely sure.

My visits are almost always a blend of conversation and intimacy. It is difficult to have the latter without the former.  In those conversations I have noticed many are well educated, bright, and have no illusions about what they are doing and who they are.  There are a few who struggle with some of the aspect of what they do, and most who have safety concerns. 

To those who say prostitution is abuse of women – I would counter if you really cared about how women were treated you would be in favor of legalizing prostitution and protecting the women of the trade.  The danger comes because the illicitness protects the criminals who would prey on the women in the industry. 

 

Your guest is one type of sex worker, but by no means is she representative of all sex workers.  As she mentioned she sold drugs, had a pimp and that the worst time was with a pimp. The pimps are the real criminals, but society and the police pay little attention to them, instead focusing on the escorts and the johns.  Drugs are a real problem, and treatment for drugs is a valid answer for those who turn to prostitution to obtain drugs, but treatment for being an escort? That is another stupid idea from the Portland police.

 

Emily – you asked for callers who have ever paid for sex. I have, but I can’t call in. Ask on air and I will post my response.

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