jafo105 39057 Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Heaven forbid we ever go with the Nordic system or some version there of... We think about how it will affect us. But how will it affect others who depend on these services. Sexuality is a big part of being human. Love, affection and sexual intimacy all play a role in healthy relationships. They also contribute to our sense of well-being. There are a lot of men (and women) who have a great deal of difficulty navigating social situations (myself included). I am also talking about people with a diagnosed medical condition that prevents them from having a meaningful relationship with others. [Hard to imagine but these people do exist] http://stanley-siegel.com/2012/02/21/sex-worker-or-therapist/ (Sorry I was not able to find other sources for reference) What about disabled people. Some of them also seek out Adult Sex Workers for companionship and sexual release. They want to be valid sexual partners too. Disabled persons deserve the same things in life that we all want and expect. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mXrlhbRLjs http://www.frequency.com/video/sex-with-disabi/109130935 http://www.theage.com.au/national/willing--able-20121201-2aoc7.html I am sure there are other people in society that also benefit in a "positive way" from the services offered by Adult Sex Workers. That is why I started this post. We need to hear from these people and about their stories. _______________ Maybe some of you with your contacts and influences can help their voices to be heard. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drlove 37204 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 I agree completely. At least under the old laws disabled individuals and others were free to see outcall escorts legally. Now even this may be taken away, leaving them no option but to "break the law" in order to have a degree of intimacy in their lives. The whole situation is going to hell in a hand basket very quickly. Yes, the old system was not perfect and had legitimate flaws. However, for anyone to think that a legal challenge would result in better conditions for this industry under Harper's rule is deluding themselves. Canada still espouses remnants of the Victorian era when it comes to sexuality, and there are no greater champions of this than the Tories and abolitionists. In hindsight, it may have been better to live with the old laws, and wait for a more liberal climate to evolve before railing against the status quo. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
