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Re:How a Mexican Drug Cartel Makes Its Billions by WayneDB on Saturday June 16, 2012 @10:37AM (#4120744)
"The government" is absolutely complicit in that crime because they turn a blind eye to it.

Do you think that the cops don't know about Backpage or other prostitution outlets? Do you think that law enforcement is impervious to corruption?

Re:How a Mexican Drug Cartel Makes Its Billions by koide on Saturday June 16, 2012 @02:02PM (#4121164)
I don't know about the US, but in other countries, slavery prostitution outlets are indeed persecuted and closed once found. Other prostitution outlets are tolerated (or encouraged.)

My point is even assuming incorruptible law enforcement, these outlets would still exist, might last less if you wish.

From there to saying it's a government sponsored slavery is a big step.

Re:How a Mexican Drug Cartel Makes Its Billions by WayneDB on Sunday June 17, 2012 @11:57PM (#4124895)
The government is complicit by keeping it illegal.

If it were legal, it could be taxed and regulated like anything else. Most people are OK with letting others do what they want with their own body. It's certain puritanical, tyrannical, authoritarian and powerful government factions that don't allow that.

Re:How a Mexican Drug Cartel Makes Its Billions by koide on Monday June 18, 2012 @02:49AM (#4125300)
I'm not sure that by legalizing prostitution the slavery outlets would disappear.
Re:How a Mexican Drug Cartel Makes Its Billions by WayneDB on Saturday June 23, 2012 @11:07AM (#4150980)
I think it depends on the government. If the taxes or regulatory fees on legal prostitution are too high, it can create a black market similar to that of tobacco or pharmaceutical drugs.