Prostitution

This past week we read some information about prostitution in "No Turning Back."  The book claims that prostitution is "according to the concept of 'necessary evil,' society had to tolerate the existence of prostitutes because they siphoned off male lust."  They then go on to states that Brothels are " 'necessary in ministering to the passions of men who otherwise would be tempted to seduce young ladies of their acquaintance.'"  This makes men seem as though they are not human, they need sex, and they are not held responsible for their actions if they go after a women because of the NEED for sex.  This just is not a reality!  This justification to me seems ridiculous.  On another note, I went to Aruba this winter where prostitution is absolutely legal and it is not seen in the same light as we do.  They have specific institutions set up for the business.  They also have laws stating that the prostitutes have to get regular check ups for diseases and if they do not pass then they can no longer proceed with the business until they are completely cleared by medical personnel.  This goes back to what we talked about in class about choice.  These women are not looked down upon like they are in the united states for making the choice, mainly because it is a legal business and they cannot be arrested for doing it.  Just thought that it was some food for thought to think about how different places view this issue, job, profession, or whatever you would like to call it, because it is not the same everywhere around the world.