Poll: Should prostitution be legalized?

November 9, 2:12 PMWomen's Issues ExaminerJuliette Fretté

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The oldest and most controversial profession will seemingly never die.  Without a doubt, prostitution persists to this day in ways that often mirror history with a twist -- as select 'empowered' (and disempowered) women appear to embrace it on every socio-economic level. 

Showcased by the CNBC special 'Dirty Money' (see High-end prostitution: How 'Dirty Money' complicates notions of women's agency) the trade is thriving even in a suffering economy.

Appalling yet fascinating, the situation begs the question of where we stand on the issue -- and furthermore, what we should do about it.

Should America accept the occupation (which is actually legal in Nevada) and decriminalize the practice or strengthen the laws against it?  It's certainly an old question for a new generation . . .

Where do you stand in the spectrum of opinion?  Cast your vote!

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Juliette Frette