> --__--__-- > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 13:58:12 +0530 > From: Cecil Pinto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Goanet]Legalising v/s Strengthening v/s > Flushing > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Commercial sex has been around as long as mankind. > It's not called the > 'oldest profession in the world' for nothing, and > cannot just be wished (or > flushed) away. 'oldest profession in the world' like 'the cow jumped over the moon' are literary expressions. they are not verified demonstrations of facts. supposing it were true, many other activities have a hoary history, we dont say "hey, it's been there for ages, for Christ's sake lets legalize it". we have laws, but lack the will to implement them. there lies the problem. I agree prostitution cannot be ended. with a system of checks and balances, it has been kept under control. this is definitely a can-do. In Goa itself, the system of 'kolavantam' has died out in the 1920's. so why the 'cant do' attitude ? > And despite prostitution having been > around such a long time > the 'institution of marriage' has not become > 'redundant'. that's because it is proscribed. this allows measures to check it. I should admit I dont know the damage that can be caused by legalization. the risks involved seem far greater than any potential benefit. > Strengthening commercial sex is different from > 'legalising' commercial sex. it sure is different. the latter will drive the former. > And I don't see any reason such a move would > 'destabilise society'!! you assume you can foresee the future. it would be wonderful, however such an ability is not demonstrated in people. > Rather than make broad statements like that it would > be better to examine > countries and communities where commercial sex has > been legalised and the > effects such a move had on society. this supposes society cannot control prostitution. that is not the case, it is the lack of will to act. > 'Flushing' the > prostitutes out of > Baina, as was suggested by Ms. Pereira, who started > this thread, is neither > a practical nor a long term solution. sitting firmly and saying something cannot be done is a self-fulfilling prophecy. It is an attitude problem. it does not reflect what can or cannot be done. I don't mind the theoretical kite flying or what-if exercise. At this juncture, the people are voiceless. no NGO to bark for them. it is in our best interests to work together to swiftly shut down baina. agnelo __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Hotjobs: Enter the "Signing Bonus" Sweepstakes http://hotjobs.sweepstakes.yahoo.com/signingbonus ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################
