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[karrie]

Using Toronto as an example; I would not want to see any outdoor prostitution in the downtown core. Reason, it's not something tourists want to see, associated crime, business loss etc etc.

Personally, a single prostitute running her business out of her home is not a problem to me. A bawdy house would probably be a different story though...

Aren't there already by-laws about public solicitation in most areas? Don't you need permits to be pestering people?

Personally, a single prostitute running her business out of her home is not a problem to me. A bawdy house would probably be a different story though...

oh, and there are by-laws for that too aren't there? Rules about the size of home based businesses?

 

[DurkaDurka]

Aren't there already by-laws about public solicitation in most areas? Don't you need permits to be pestering people?

Toronto has all sorts of laws that are not enforced due to our current twit of a mayor. Homeless people sleep where they want, pester who they want and drink where they want without penalty or even being asked to move. So perhaps more by-laws aren't the solution...

My opinion is that, legalizing it is fine, but there needs to be a clear framework they need to work within.

 

[karrie]

Toronto has all sorts of laws that are not enforced due to our current twit of a mayor. Homeless people sleep where they want, pester who they want and drink where they want without penalty or even being asked to move. So perhaps more by-laws aren't the solution...

My opinion is that, legalizing it is fine, but there needs to be a clear framework they need to work within.

I think once it's legitimized then you give the by-laws pertaining to businesses tooth. No mayor wants to be the one attacking the margins of society like homeless people and exploited women. But to go after legitimate business? That's not nearly as bad for their image.

 

[DurkaDurka]

I think once it's legitimized then you give the by-laws pertaining to businesses tooth. No mayor wants to be the one attacking the margins of society like homeless people and exploited women. But to go after legitimate business? That's not nearly as bad for their image.

You make some good points in regards to image, it's a shame that's what politicians admire & seek most these days.

 

[Risus]

Toronto has all sorts of laws that are not enforced due to our current twit of a mayor.

You finally said something that makes sense...

 

[Avro]

Looks like the social sect of the Tories are going to appeal the ruling.

What a shock.