on prices to the detriment of providers and to the benefit of hobbyists.  More women would do it to get extra money if it was legal, flooding the market with available services.  Eventually, many providers would leave because prices would be low, allowing prices to rise and stabilize somewhat, but probably still at a level below today.

OK - I know that was tongue cheek... but

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The tragedy of drug use in this country is FAR exceeded by the casualties of the war on drugs.  It's decimated Northern Mexico and driven millions across our borders.  That doesn't include the tens of thousands of deaths in this country.  Really not a laughing matter.  

Likewise with the war on the oldest profession.  You CAN'T have trafficking/slavery of unwilling ladies if P4P is legal.  That shit needs to stop - along with other wonderful government experiments in social engineering at gunpoint...  

BTW - the guy who wrote that article is an overprivileged moron who has obviously never had to really worry about the consequences of getting busted and spending time inside because some cop decided to plant a doobie on you.  And - oh that NEVER happens to African Americans in this country.

Of course, he is writing for the LA Times - and moron is a job requirement there.  What the fuck happened to liberals DISTRUSTING government??  One good thing from this last election is that we might see that again....

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It's a much better way to go about it for us...The legal model usually involves brothels which force you to work long hours, tak a big cut of your pay and subject you to the humiliating line up routine.

Yes the decriminalisation of P4P would help everyone involved avoid criminal prosecutions and records which could impact on future careers.

But apart from that those with wives and girlfriends will still have to play their secret games to get out to play, arguing with your wife of twenty years (or her divorce lawyer) that what you're doing is perfectly legal is unlikely to do you much good!!

The argument that legalising P4P would result in an increase in the number of providers thus creating competition and lowering prices is interesting but I'd have to bow to those living and playing in areas where legality is in place. But I doubt it would be as pronounced as suggested

Overall the existing stigma of those involved in the sex industry is unlikely to change, even if it's perfectly legal how many college graduates, for example, will feel free enough to include their working as a provider to raise funds to finance their college tuition on their CVs?

The difference there is that the legal brothels are strongly regulated. Everything is covered, no BBBJ.
But, the independent industry is thriving. Prices are not low, and the ladies are hot!  
But, nothing is cheap in Australia.

The only real difference is that nobody is breaking the law.

But, there are still illegal brothels that get busted for human trafficking and breaking health and location regulations.

...part of the allure of this playground is breaking the rules of authority. You know, being an outlaw and doing what you want within your own moral code. Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, love honestly, laugh easy, keep it simple, ride often, ride free, and never regret anything that makes you smile.

but as an adult I don't see that legalizing or decriminalizing P4P would change the fun for me at all.

What impact on price would be difficult -- legalization implies regulation which could drive up overhead costs for providers that will pass on to the clients. The other issue would be new entry, cdl suggests that will drive prices lower but it could simply drive average quality down and make search costs much higher for clients which may even support higher prices for the better quality provider.

Still, a slightly amusing article written from the perspective of a stoner I'd say.

I P4P because I like fucking, NOT 'cause it's the thrill of getting caught.  In fact, it's just the opposite - I ignore the threat of getting caught

Although I'm not old enuff to say for sure, I highly doubt that I would like scotch even more if we were still in prohibitio

or ignorants. Why? because just like many other things in life that are not available here in the USA they are already available in other parts of the world. Whether it's legalized prostitution or universal health care there is NO NEED to speculate what it would be like here.

As another poster already said, just look at the examples from the rest of the world to see how it works or doesn't work

advice and go to the DR to experience the environment.

don't worry,
There will always be something for the young ones to Rebel against.

Legal P4P?...
That's women who are married, right now.

With decriminalization,
I think All women, including those who have the paper that gives them the permission to do it legally,
 will eventually figure out:
 
the Dick wants what the Dick wants  
 and there's no use in fighting it
   and trying to Control it

For instance, say it was legal and regulated, and BBBJ was not allowed, I'd find an Independent who would do BBBJ under the table.  I'm a 1%er outlaw, and I will remain an outlaw until the day I die.  Hell, I'll probably go out with a bang by finding an illegal way to take my own life.

There are some significant differences.

In Nevada, prostitution is LEGAL and as a result, it is a lot of bureaucracy involved in getting a license to work and operate a location, even as an individual which makes it nearly impossible for anyone who isn't already working with a large bankroll to get off the ground. This makes the industry a limited entry game that is controlled by folks with money who will maintain the monopoly so they can control prices and discourage free market competition, as monopolies like to do. You don't see a lot of competition for the Bunny Ranch other than some agency and independents in the area trying to stay in the game, do you? Where is the alternative company to the Bunny Ranch company? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Ferris Bueller?

Decriminalization, however, really means that you can do your thing and two adults can negotiate the terms of their engagement with each other in any way they choose without risking being taken hostage by LE and dragged to the center of town for a flogging by the moral police with society's approval and enthusiastic support - along with all the financial costs associated with getting out of a "criminal" charge for just being a consenting adult who wanted to exchange something other than protracted courtship and promises of marriage for intimate access to another adult.

Decriminalization is vital and necessary. It is high time that we stopped punishing women for not demanding marriage as the only approved vehicle for adult engagement with a partner and certainly it is time for men to stop being treated like degenerates who should be treated like social pariahs because they wanted to engage with another consenting adult where the rules and expectations were made clear and simple between them.

Decriminalization. Support it because your humanity and simple human needs as a man (or woman) are not a criminal act.