....and escort ads, linking them and their investors to sex trafficking. Not sure he makes the connection or if, in the absence of Backpage, trafficking wouldn't exist. Interesting, either way.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/01/opinion/sunday/kristof-financers-and-sex-trafficking.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss


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coerced into getting rid of its adult ads, just like Craigslist was several years ago. I don't support human trafficking of any kind, but I don't think Backpage/Village Voice should be culpable for such abuses any more than for someone posting ads selling stolen items.

There was a recent rally including local politicans in Tucson about this issue.