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Jan 20, 2006
There exists a myth, typically among prostitutioni prohibitionists, that decriminalisation is a politics for privileged sex workers.

Feb 4, 2006

I recently had the misfortune to read the following on the popular local site sf-redbook.com. I repost the link with some distaste here.

As a left-libertarian, I’ve been pleased to see a trend towards increasing recognition of patriarchal oppression emerge within the libertarian world. At the same time, I’ve been distressed to see an appreciation for the insights of feminism translate into an easy absorbtion of the Dworkinite views which I consider the dark side of the feminist movement.

I left a note on the libertarian site No Treason in response to the following:

[Crossposted at Lady Aster’s letters.]

I continue with more commentary following my 'only I get to call me a whore' column. Partially, this is in response to a John Sabotta who commented on the previous blog, but most of the following is my response to a certain Stefan, who penned the following pearls of wisdom:

When I recently posted my last article to my online salon, a women in attendance replied:

“…[B]ut Prof. Hoppe does not understand traditional family values or normal sexuality. Prostitution is part of an understanding about human nature. Men will always have needs that wives can't (after childbirth or illness) or won't (certain fetishes should be left to pros.) or couldn't (even "straight" men might want a young man from time to time) tend to.

“Prostitution is normal. Trying to rid society of it is goofy idealism that should be left to communism.”

Mupetblast recently inquired on
this site about my views on
sex trafficking. So, here's my sharing of thoughts.

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As a longtime fantasy/cyberpunk role-player and gaming
enthusiast, this disgusts me:

http://www.white-wolf.com/pimp/index.php

From their site:

The Realm of Venus: Ladies Clothing and Accesories in 16th Century Venice

"Welcome to the Realm of Venus, a site about the clothing and accessories of the
women of sixteenth century Venice - courtesans and courtly noble ladies. Whether you
are a costumer in SCA, theatre, film, or Renaissance Fairs, or if you are simply a
lover of art or historical fashion, I hope you'll find inspiration on these pages."

On May 8, 2006 The Oprah Winfrey Show aired an episode which purported to be all about the realities of prostitutioni. Lisa Ling accompanied Oklahoma City Police Department's vice squad as they conducted a sting operation at a truck stop called "Party Row." This pseudo-journalistic effort included Ms. Ling's interview of an arrested prostitute while she was handcuffed. Ling's questioning sounded more like the type of questions I have fielded from would-be clients over the years, than an earnest investigation with the prostitute's welfare in mind.