Harb’s prostitution bill misses point
Your editorial in the Oct. 13 issue (Put prostitution where it belongs) completely ignores the reason that Mac Harb’s private member’s bill won’t work; even if brothels are legalized, it will not lead to the end of street prostitution.
Do you think that underage girls will just disappear because they won’t be allowed to work in brothels? How about women who are ill and can’t pass the health exam? They still will face the other stresses and situations that cause them to work as prostitutes, but since they won’t be allowed in brothels, guess where they’ll be. That’s right, working the street. And there will still be those who prefer anonymous, cheaper sex who will be their market.
If Mr. Harb had consulted the community associations which are affected by street prostitution and are working to find solutions that will actually work, he would have learned this. Instead, he proposed, and you supported, an idea that just looks good on paper.
Atul Kapur
Laurier Ave. West