In most places in the United States prostitution is illegal. But while there are always two people involved most of the time the focus from law enforcement is on the prostituted person. In essence the crime is the fault of the supplier, not the buyer, the “john”. This emphasis not only decriminalizes men committing illegal behavior but perpetuates the victimization of women. Why not get to the root of the problem? Why not prosecute the buyers and decrease the demand?
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