Although many people in U.S. think that prostitution is a victimless crime and should be legalized, I completely disagree for a number of reasons. First, the number of STD cases is increasing on a regular daily basis and mainly among minority groups. Many women involved in sex tourism are from ethnic groups because these women often are promised to be “rescued” from poor conditions in their native countries.  Many women involved in prostitution in industrial countries such as the United States are trafficked from foreign countries and are forced to work here against their will. Their passports are taken away the minute they arrive to their destinations and are treated inhumane. They are beaten, raped, pissed on and sometimes even killed if they attempt to escape.  Those who support sex tourism, support prostitution and support rape and violence against innocent women whose economic status is taken advantage of.

Is pornography prostitution? To an extent, it is.  Today, many of these women who are trafficked into industrial nations are forced to have sex on camera and these tapes may be sold. In this case, I believe pornography should be outlawed. However, there are people who perform these sexual acts on camera willingly, who want to earn their living doing pornography. However, these people like Jenna Jameson are very rare. Based on research, most people involved in pornography are doing this unwillingly or out of desperation. Prostitution and human trafficking is a result of corruption in a society.  If these underprivileged countries were given the education they need, the money and resources necessary for survival, women would not seek out such opportunities as a means to make money.  However,  the capitalist  countries have always  taken advantage of poor countries and for years, have been exploiting them for resources.  The big giants such as U.S. will not stop prostitution although it may seem like they are taking action against it because pornography brings in millions of dollars each year. It is one of the top 3  largest sources of income for our nation.