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Legalizing one of the oldest professions in the world (Prostitution) by: Vegas Bob

By Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

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December 09, 2009 01:13 PM

Legalizing one of the oldest professions in the world (Prostitution) by: Vegas Bob

Rumor has it the Mayor of Las Vegas Nevada Oscar Goodman wants to give Highland Ave & Industrial Blvd a face lift. Highland & Industrial are where most of the (Strip Clubs) are in Las Vegas Nevada.

Oscar wants to clean up the area and make it more appealing to tourists etc. and why do you think he wants to do that? Because the Strip Clubs in Las Vegas Nevada are the second largest producing revenue in Las Vegas next to (Gambling).

Millions and Millions of dollars are made from (Strip Clubs) and that is another reason Oscar would like to legalize (Prostitution) in Las Vegas.

Prostitution is (Legal) in Nye County which covers around one tenth of the State of Nevada, but this does not include Las Vegas.

Do you think Prostitution should be Legalized in more cities across the United States?

Do you think Legalizing Prostitution would help create less rapes of women and children across the United States?

Who is getting rich on illegal Prostitution across the United States.

Did you know that a large number of college girls pay for college from working (Strip Clubs, etc.)

Inquiring minds want to know your opinions on this subject matter!

Story by Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob) 12-9-2009

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Patricia Kennedy

RLAH@properties - Washington, DC

Home in the Capital

Whew! I'm not going to touch that one. But I do think they should legalize and tax marajuana. It could reduce the deficit.

Dec 09, 2009 01:18 PM

Lana Robbins Realtor ® Licensed Real Estate Broker

Aloha Kai Real Estate - Clearwater, FL

Licensed in Florida, Washington, and Hawai'i

Hi Vegas Bob.

"Do you think Prostitution should be Legalized in more cities across the United States?" Yes.

"Do you think Legalizing Prostitution would help create less rapes of women and children across the United States?" No because rape is about power so chances are rapists would continue to rape those who they perceive as weak/powerless.

I know of many American men who visit Costa Rica, Bogota, etc for sex tours though some people turn a blind eye to reality.

Keeping it real LOL ~ Lana

Dec 09, 2009 01:22 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Lana - Very interesting comment and parts of South East Asia have huge red light districts where prostitution is Legal. Interesting answer about rapes and I never thought of it that way.

Patricia - This is a very dangerous subject and I can understand keeping away from it!

VB ;o)

Dec 09, 2009 01:55 PM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Bob, I agree 100% with what Lana said, so you get qanother Yes. Prostitution occurs worldwide whether it is legal or not. In the places that it is legal, it seems that there is less crime and fewer drugs. When prostitution is illegal, the criminal element is much more involved and getting rich. I am amazed that more governments don't legalize prostitution -- it would reduce crime, drugs and disease and they could make lots of money on taxes.

Dec 09, 2009 02:56 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

I agree with Lana on this one. Folks are going to do what they are going to do. Prostitution is here to stay. Just the other day a guy was arrested for solicitation from a prostitute. The kicker, his 2 & 4 year olds were in the back seat! Can we spell divorce?

Helping you live your American dream...

Dec 09, 2009 07:32 PM

Jim Hale

ACTIONAGENTS.NET - Eugene, OR

Eugene Oregon's Best Home Search Website

Legalize it? Probably not. Tax it? Defiinitely not. The government has a vested interest in too many "sins" already.

Dec 09, 2009 08:16 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Very interesting comment Jim!

Dec 09, 2009 10:47 PM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

VB, like Pat, I am not touching this one! But you do like to stir the pot, LOL.

Dec 09, 2009 10:59 PM

Chris Fisher

Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

I definitely believe it should be legalized, I feel it could then be made much safer for the prostitutes and their clients.

Dec 10, 2009 06:51 AM

Shirley Parks

Sands Realty 210-414-0966 - San Antonio, TX

Broker, 210-414-0966, San Antonio TX Real Estate

No, Don't legalize any of the above mentioned. We have already legalized too much.

btw, Did you take this picture? JK ;o)

Dec 10, 2009 02:03 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Shirley - I can understand and no I did not take this pic!

Dec 10, 2009 02:29 PM

Susie Blackmon

Ocala, FL

Ocala, Horses, Western Wear, Horse Farms, Marketing

Legalize it for goodness sake. It will never stop ... especially as long as marriage is still legal! Ha ha ha.

(Loving my Neon Cowboy Robert! Did you see this yet: Posterous

and this: Facebook (scroll down)

See my AR blog too... can't add link as AR is wigged out at the moment.)

THANK YOU again Robert for my handsome Neon Cowboy. ;-)

Dec 10, 2009 11:10 PM

Not a real person

San Diego, CA

We need to legalize prostitution, gambling, and marijuana everywhere, and then tax it. Once that's accomplished, we need to do away with the tax exemptions for religions. Those four things will pay for our $22 trillion debt.

Happy December!

Dec 11, 2009 12:19 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Wow Russel you have been doing your home work and you might just have something there!

Dec 11, 2009 12:54 PM

Chris Fisher

Your Virtual Assistant - Concord, CA

I vote Russel Ray for president.

Dec 12, 2009 06:44 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Susie and I took a look at your post on your web site and it is wonderful!

VB ;o)

Hello Chris and I will be throwing Russel's comment out soon on a post!

VB ;o)

Dec 13, 2009 07:22 AM

Anonymous

joey

I'm a 27 y/o guy and i think that prostitution should be illegal. why legalize to make money off this shit. some people don't understand this occupation ruins peoples lives. this is fucked up shit. if i was the president i would shut every brothel down and consequences would be alot more severe if getting caught. this isn't right people.

Jan 16, 2012 05:39 PM

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Joey ... whether prostitution is legal or not it will always be around. There were prostitutes way back in the days when Jesus walked the earth. If it was legalized then there might be less corruption, and it could also be taxed which in turn would create more revenue for the country. I also believe that with legalized prostitution there would be less rapes in this country.

Jan 17, 2012 01:42 AM