Should prostitution be legalized?

Warren Meyer says that prostitution should be legalized.

I read his post, and thought about it, and now I wonder how it makes sense that sex between two men is a constitutionally protected right while sex between a man and a woman where some money is paid to the woman is grounds for imprisonment.

It isn't very consistent. I prefer it when our laws make sense.

Comments

[Michael A. Clem]

I notice that you don't state which side you prefer the consistency to lean towards. I have to agree with Meyer.

[probligo]

What is worst in this situation is when the woman commits a crime - usually called "soliciting" or similar - and the guy walks away.

If there is a crime in offering, then there should be an equal crime in "buying".