Pittsburgh Residents Divided on Legalizing Prostitution in the U.S.
PITTSBURGH -- The debate about whether prostitution should be considered legal in America is still a significant topic since both sides have valid points regarding prostitution as far as morality and legality are concerned. In an informal survey conducted in the Pittsburgh area, residents were split on whether prostitution should be legalized nationwide, with many pointing to concerns about regulation and human trafficking. Clare Pavlick, 20, a college student at Duquesne University from Carol County, Maryland said she believes legalization would make the industry safer and easier to regulate. “If it’s going to happen anyway, it might as well be legal and controlled,” Pavlick said. “People are already doing it underground, so at least this way there could be protections and health checks.” According to research from the World Health Organization, regions with legalized and regulated sex work often report improved access to healthcare and reduced rates of violence against workers, thoug...