Hello everyone. While I do think of myself as a semi-individualist when it comes to freedom of expression and people choosing what to do with their bodies, street prostitution causes me inner turmoil. In theory I would support decriminalization of street prostitution. However, despite me valuing that, the visible environments and subsequent consequences and harms that come about from that line of work makes me uncomfortable. I am concerned about high rates of addiction, violence, human trafficking links, and bodily uncleanness in these areas increasing by leaps and bounds if fully decriminalized. To somewhat alleviate the harm prosecution does to sex workers directly, I propose instead that the law directs its focus towards the sellers and buyers of the prositutes than anything else in the U.S

To me sex romantic or exploratory, should have an intimate quality to it involves vulnerability, trust, and emotional connection even if transactional.…