What would Decriminalization or the Legalization/Regulation of prostitution mean for Hawaii?
The Decriminalization or the Legalization/Regulation of Prositution would completely change the atmosphere of local neighborhoods, making it unlikely for families with children to venture to places where prostitution would be evident e.g. Waikiki, Downtown, Keeaumoku, Lahaina, Hilo, Kona etc.. Local businesses in these affected areas would also feel the decline of business from families as their immediate areas would be surrounded by sexually charged advertisements and the clientele they attract. There is little difference for the prostituted person between Legalized/Regulated and Decriminalized Prostitution. Legalized/Regulated Prostitution would essentially become state-sponsored prostitution. In Legalized/Regulated Prostitution, the state acts as a passive pimp, collecting taxes. However, in Decriminalized Prostitution, the pimps remain in complete control of business and income, whether they are hostess bar owners, strip club owners, taxi driver pimps, street pimps, or organized cr
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