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Prostitution - a risky business : Comments

By Lyle Shelton, published 28/9/2005

Lyle Shelton argues legalising brothels does not result in a safe working environment for prostitutes.

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Oh, and about Mr. Shelton not initially announcing his affiliation:
if he _had_ announced it immediately, he would be just as likely to
have secularists denounce him for that, saying he was "shoving it
down our throats."

About the usefulness of condoms: they do NOTHING to stop chlamydia
(which makes women permanently sterile) or the human papilloma virus
(which can kill). Still less do condoms halt the spread of a sense
of sexual entitlement, which will never quit increasing its demands
if it is indulged.
Posted by Copperfox Amadeus, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 2:11:59 PM
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Cynical,

Dont miss the point here dude. Sure it is 'possible' that a persons beliefs can inform their views. The question however is "Have they invalidated the facts presented in the article or haven't they?"

So, if you can, please try to address the subject matter and not the messenger. :-)

Cheers
Posted by Director123, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 2:17:12 PM
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In response to Cynical, I would like to point out that I do not have pastoral responsibilities at Toowoomba City Church. Five years ago, I worked for the church as a youth pastor. I currently work part time for the church on some non-pastoral projects, principally editing a bi-monthly newsletter. Occasionally I preach but am not paid for this. Many churches use lay preachers from time to time. I am not ashamed to be identified as a Christian, many Australians are also Christians. However, my interest in the issue of prostitution is not for religious but rather reasons of social harm. I don't think the Swedes or the British were principally motivated by religion, they just looked at the evidence. In the case of the Swedes, they have come up with an alternative policy position that seems to be working. I'm not obliged to identify my religious beliefs every time I participate in a public debate. - Lyle Shelton (nickname Scoop)
Posted by Scoop, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 2:31:07 PM
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A former sex worker has stated that 3 or 4 good quality condoms in a packet of 24 break. 3 out of 24 represents 12 1/2% or 1 in 8. If 12% of parachutes failed, who would be a skydiver? Prostitutes are playing Russian Roulette with their bodies, and also killing their self respect. Men who have to pay for sex must also have problems of self worth. There are no winners except the pimps, whether they are on the street or in the Office.
Posted by Big Al 30, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 2:38:27 PM
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Dear Lyle, Thanks for standing up for the truth.
Without truth there is no freedom and there is no justice.
Here's something that helps me decide against prostitution and similar issues like pornography.
Only recently Australia has seen very clearly the destructive nature of pornography and its toll on Australian families. You may remember the Melbourne businessman that met a stripper on a pornographic website and formed a relationship with this woman. This man had a wife and children. As you may be aware, the truth came out to show that the woman from the porn site conspired with the family man to kill the wife. The wife was found in a coma in the boot of a car and the porn site woman was charged. The wife died and the husband was then found to be involved in the crime and then committed suicide.
What are we left with?
Children who’s father killed their mum and then killed himself!
DESTRUCTION! The same spirit moves in Prostitution.
Would you want your daughter working in the sex trade?
Dear readers, let's not let Australian society self destruct in this community destroying practice.
Parent.
Posted by Parent, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 4:15:31 PM
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Timkins - are you suggesting that women need to lower their standards so that men don't feel they have to resort to prostitutes?

Otherwise, what is your point?

I'd also like to here more than one person claiming a breakage rate of 3 in 24 condoms. It suggests that perhaps she is not usuing them correctly, rather than that they aren't effective. This 'fact' strikes me as another instance of misinformation from the abstinence-only lobby.

Don't our daughters deserve to be told the truth about condoms too? There are plenty of reasons not to choose prostitution as a career without resorting to falsehoods.
Posted by Amanda, Wednesday, 28 September 2005 4:24:06 PM
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