JPK Huson 1863
Brev. Brig. Gen'l
- Joined
- Feb 14, 2012
- Location
- Central Pennsylvania
The name of the boat was, "Idahoe" Yikes.
No surprise. Women were 2nd class citizens (legally speaking) during this time period. A step above bondage. It was most definitely a man's world at the time. The push for rights of women to be treated as equals, didn't gain traction until the next century.
The sex industry has flourished since before the time of the immaculate conception. It will continue to as well. That plenty of folks are repulsed by the industry doesn't change the fact that, it's a successful enterprise for many. Just like in the article of the OP, most places where it's legal, have positive economic, & health benefits. People (male & female), are going to do, what they want, regardless of who it offends.
My comments are not an endorsement of the industry. Though, I can certainly see where plenty benefit from it, one way or another. I believe in freedom. Part of that is, to choose a lifestyle, or profession I don't personally care for. Like many of us, I would not want a daughter, or grand daughter of mine, making a living in that way.
Yes, pretty big on the whole freedom thing too, more so as we're more and more confined . Getting a little crazy. IMO, our biggest problem seems to be that we're still terrible at protecting those who can't protect themselves. It's one thing to be an adult and choose this on purpose, another to resort to it through desperation. I saw a documentary on the legalized ' ranches ' ( not a steer in sight ). There were several women working there who genuinely considered it a job, a few had kids who couldn't support them with a McJob, were saving money ( one college kid ), one woman saving the family house and could find no other way. Because it's legal, an entire medical staff was in house along with security guards. It's this judgement that seems hard to overcome.
You're right ( IMO for what it's worth! ), on a lot here, it's been around since Day 1 and won't be leaving soon. I wouldn't want to see my kid doing it but she had a good chance in life, you know?