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(11-06-2015, 11:16 AM)Gwen - Dinah Wrote:(11-06-2015, 11:03 AM)Sylentmana Wrote: I don't understand why every fringe group that exists believes that its entitled to special treatment or consideration. With a few exceptions, prostitution is largely an illegal practice. As with other illegal activities, it is not deserving of respect.In a lot of ancient times Prostitutes were something to be admired, every man and woman wanted them. they were literally the models of bygone era's but if you could afford them you could have them.
Even in places where it is legal, its still going to be looked down on as the general view is that the prostitute is selling their personal dignity as a human for coin. It's not something to be admired.
Gladiator's were even sex workers, a lot of them were sold by their masters to wealthy merchants and noble families for nights of pleasure after the Gladiator had won over a crowd.
To be real honest, there's no reason to snub sex workers unless you are clinging to antiquated moralities pressed upon people to try to stop infidelity.
So yes because of today's standards they may be looked down on by moral high horsers or people that are very insecure. But I personally have no issues with sex workers. They are people just like me and you, and really aren't hurting anyone.. if anything they're helping out some lonely souls.
You speak of antiquated morals yet use ancient examples of morality? I don't make my arguments because I believe in Christian morals. I make them based on law and how humanity in general views the activity today. How prostitution was viewed in ancient cultures is irrelevant to the present.
As prostitution is an illegal act, it is deserving of no more respect than thieving. I'm not arguing that it's okay to harm prostitutes. Even as criminals, they deserve at least basic human rights. However, respect is earned, not given. Just because one demands respect, does not mean they have some inherent right to it.