Proponents of sex trafficking bill urge Silicon Valley to drop opposition

Re:Proponents of sex trafficking bill urge Silicon Valley to... by valuearb on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @03:59PM (#15288261)

Keeping prostitution illegal is what makes human trafficking so profitable. Trying to heap on penalties and restricting free speech is a fools errand, it does little to nothing to help the victims. Instead we should be empowering them and treating them like real people who can actually call the police and expect help, not prosecution.

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Re:Proponents of sex trafficking bill urge Silicon Valley to... by throwaway2016a on Tuesday September 19, 2017 @04:28PM (#15288495)

I believe that is general true with all black markets. Legislating morality doesn't make the activity stop it pushes it underground where criminals can capitalize on the black market. Same with weed.

Sunlight is the best disinfectant but sunlight doesn't go underground.

If the market is above ground it might actually make stopping those violating the law easier. Never mind also, in this case, improving health by mandating things like screenings and protection.

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