House and Senate target prostitution and pimps and johns

[MorganGrayson]

First of all, I've always been of the opinion that prostitution should be legalized and regulated to assure that there are no underage prostitutes; the workers are protected from "slave owner" pimps; the workers can prosecute johns who abuse them just like any other woman abused by a man; they can get health benefits like any other employee; they pay taxes like any other employee.

Having said that, I'm glad they're going after the pimps.

I don't believe that some guy who wants a straight up transaction: he gives money, he gets a service, should be prosecuted. If he's abusive to the sex worker, nail his ass. But if he isn't, leave him the hell alone.