Miss Roo Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I wonder.. how much of whatever is £55k worth of illegal drugs to the IOM users? A day's worth? A week? A month? I guess that depends on how many weddings there are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Now if it was someone really famous like John McGuiness's brother........but that was years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxy Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 But then doesn't this go back to problem of legalisation. Because the sort of activities that these people are involved in are within the category of illegal acts. I don't really have much of a problem with the prostitution thing in general though as long as they aren't child slaves or kidnapped women. You will have to look at the bigger Cartels, especially in Afghanistan, Columbia, Uruguay and Mexico to see the bigger and gory picture. My stance regards drugs has shifted somewhat after experimentations in Europe with some surprising results but when it comes down to the Big Boys of these major cartels, with many reported evil and vicious crimes, then there has to be a line drawn somewhere. Soft drugs like cannabis if home grown and regulated may be the answer, but there are mental issues involved with the alleged side affects. If this was regulated, then who knows?, but it would IMO, be better than letting the cartels take over and therefore one looks at Mexico to see how this will end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 You will have to look at the bigger Cartels, especially in Afghanistan, Columbia, Uruguay and Mexico to see the bigger and gory picture.My stance regards drugs has shifted somewhat after experimentations in Europe with some surprising results but when it comes down to the Big Boys of these major cartels, with many reported evil and vicious crimes, then there has to be a line drawn somewhere. Experimentations with surprising results? Sounds interesting. It sounds as if you are talking about the legality due to the criminal behaviour associated with production. But it does sound a somewhat contradictory position to take as I cannot see how such criminal behaviour could exist or be anywhere near as bad as it is now if there was regulation. I think it is a problematic issue though because it would be very tricky giving businesses the ability to produce and sell drugs across the world given that the sole motivator for production is profit. I mean, what lengths would companies go to try and sell the drug and how would THEY be regulated?Would the state be the solely responsible for production and supply? It seems a better idea, hard to envisage though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 BUT....the question would probably be to a drug user, If YOU knew that the money from the sale of drugs to you would help prostitution would you still do it? u say that as if its a bad thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I don't really 'get' the question anyway. There isn't anything wrong in prostitution in itself if someone just goes out there and makes an individual choice to sell their body. But are you referring to the prostitution business of men using women and effectively operating them as sex slaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 There isn't anything wrong in prostitution in itself if someone just goes out there and makes an individual choice to sell their body. Here's £5. Go ***k yourself, stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 There isn't anything wrong in prostitution in itself if someone just goes out there and makes an individual choice to sell their body. Daft remark of 2009 nomination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 There isn't anything wrong in prostitution in itself if someone just goes out there and makes an individual choice to sell their body. Daft remark of 2009 nomination. not really, any job requiring the use of ones body could be viewed in i similar light, athletes/sports people use their bodies to earn a crust too?? not an issue then is it?? as soon as 'sex' becomes part of using your body to earn a living it is all of a sudden wrong!! and it IS ok and legal to be paid for sex if you're a porn star!!. they get paid to fuck and suck what they're told and get filmed at the same time!! NO problem there either?? and less hardcore are actors doing 'love scenes' or just naked, does that make them strippers?? or 'artistes'?? lots of thin lines and grey areas. would a sperm donor be a prostitute? you are payed to go into a room and knock one out, mastubation is considered a sex act afterall, so again, an individual payed for sex?? which remindeds me to look for my 'sperm donors are wankers' T shirt.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 There isn't anything wrong in prostitution in itself if someone just goes out there and makes an individual choice to sell their body. Daft remark of 2009 nomination. I think Lee54 has got that award sewn up already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Daft remark of 2009 nomination. Is it daft? Ok, there are STDs. But I am not talking about prossy who are employed by pimps here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Is it daft? Ok, there are STDs. But I am not talking about prossy who are employed by pimps here. Prossy - Playground language. Should I take it that your blanket statement includes such choices resulting from issues as addiction, financial, mental state and so on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La_Dolce_Vita Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 You are asking about whether I am assessing prostitution on the basis of it being a choice for those who are addicts, in severe financial circumstances, mental state, etc? Well no... Why would I? You are just referring to serious problems that may result in prostitution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsyBitsy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Soft drugs like cannabis if home grown and regulated may be the answer, but there are mental issues involved with the alleged side affects. If this was regulated, then who knows?, but it would IMO, be better than letting the cartels take over and therefore one looks at Mexico to see how this will end up. Really? I can assure you cannabis is anything but soft for some people having seen the effects and ruined lives - though moderation for some works and they're fine. However, even with legalisation why do we think that would work? There is a black market in Alcohol and Cigarettes, clothing, CD's etc - why would cartels suddenly disappear? They wouldn't is the answer. And Mexico are addressing their problem by trying to control personal use but will that kill off cartels, not likely either as they're involved in more than drugs. ...and the answer to the question of how long £55,000 worth of Coke & Weed would last - a weekend is the answer... if you're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsyBitsy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Soft drugs like cannabis if home grown and regulated may be the answer, but there are mental issues involved with the alleged side affects. If this was regulated, then who knows?, but it would IMO, be better than letting the cartels take over and therefore one looks at Mexico to see how this will end up. Really? I can assure you cannabis is anything but soft for some people having seen the effects and ruined lives - though moderation for some works and they're fine. However, even with legalisation why do we think that would work? There is a black market in Alcohol and Cigarettes, clothing, CD's etc - why would cartels suddenly disappear? They wouldn't is the answer. And Mexico are addressing their problem by trying to control personal use but will that kill off cartels, not likely either as they're involved in more than drugs. ...and the answer to the question of how long £55,000 worth of Coke & Weed would last - a weekend is the answer... if you're lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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