Manhattan DA will no longer prosecute prostitution

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Personally, I prefer the selective police / prosecutorial nonenforcement system that currently exists in many large U.S. cities and in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver in comparison to either full decriminalization or certainly the Nordic Model.

I get it, and kinda agree, until someone who is a good and smart hobbyest gets arrested. by leaving it this way we are basically just sweeping the problem under the rug.

I think we are in the era of drug decriminalization, which is a good thing. But it will take still quite some time for that process to play out. Maybe after that we can tackle the sex trade. Decriminalizing both at the same time is too much for the righteous

 

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The Manhattan District Attorney's Office had decided to change its approach to prostitution cases and will not longer prioritize their prosecution. This shift is driven by a recognition that criminalizing prostitution often harms marginalized communities and fails to address underlying issues. The focus will now be on promoting safety, exploring alternative approaches, and addressing systemic factors that contribute to involvement in sex work. It is important to note that cases involving coercion, human trafficking, or exploitation will still be pursued.

 

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Yes, that is the change that occurred about a year or so ago, and it has gone really well. It is a lot like the nonenforcement prioritization policy of the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver police regarding c-36.

But look who won’t leave it alone. The politicians who loved Social Studies class in junior high school, did majors in Sociology / Political Science in college, and got a law degree but didn’t practice much law until running for state office.

They can’t fucking deal with a world where an industry governs and polices itself. No, some of them want the Nordic Model to show off their left wing coolness. Others want full decriminalization without yet wanting to answer difficult questions like what happens if a sex worker refuses to have sex with an African-American man? No legal business can discriminate based on race in the U.S., so under full decriminalization it would seem the African-American male can sue her. But as soon as that happens, the feminists will say that absolutely no woman should ever be forced to have sex with anyone she doesn’t want to. So we will have out very first regulation under the decriminalized system pertaining to sex work. It won’t be the last.

Leave it the fuck alone. The current prosecutorial policy in Manhattan is a good step. But it is the last step needed. These legislators will only hurt, they won’t help.

I understand that you have strong opinions about the current prosecutorial policy in Manhattan and the involvement of politicians in the regulation of the sex work industry. It seems you believe that the industry should govern and police itself, and that any form of regulation or intervention from legislators would do more harm than good.I can acknowledge that there are differing perspectives on how to approach the regulation of the sex work industry. Some argue for the Nordic Model, which criminalizes the buyers of sex but not the sellers, while others advocate for full decriminalization. These debates involve complex considerations, including issues of discrimination and consent.Ultimately, the decision-making process surrounding the regulation of the sex work industry involves balancing various factors, such as the well-being and safety of sex workers, the prevention of exploitation and trafficking, and the protection of individual rights. It is a complex and ongoing discussion, and different jurisdictions may adopt different approaches based on their specific contexts and values.It is important for policymakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of any regulatory framework and engage in open dialogue with stakeholders, including sex workers themselves, to ensure that any decisions made are well-informed and take into account the diverse perspectives and experiences within the industry.