[dcwusmc]

Since theft and murder (the usual statist red herrings) have quantifiable VICTIMS (you know, the dead body on the floor and the missing stereo or cash belonging to the deceased), they are properly considered crimes, the crime being the violation of the rights of the victim. You know, the dead guy. If a prostitute is not coerced into her profession and does not put a gun to the head of her customer, then who is the victim? (Hint: “Society” is NOT a valid or correct answer.)

Now, granted, renting a sex partner may be wrong, reprehensible and/or immoral. But it is NOT something for government to attempt to outlaw. It is something for families, churches and individuals to deal with, to convince its practitioners that there is a better way than renting out their bodies. When you outlaw it and drive it underground, you LOSE that opportunity.

I only go through this since you are a relative noobie here and possibly you haven't seen your ploy used by the nanny-staters yet. However, this is probably going to be the only time you get such a break for that silly remark.

[Star Traveler]

You said — “Now, granted, renting a sex partner may be wrong, reprehensible and/or immoral. But it is NOT something for government to attempt to outlaw.”

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The purpose of the institution of “government” which God tells us is put into place by Him, is to *restrain* evil and to *punish* evil-doers. It is never to promote a “morality” upon the hearts of anyone.

It is for *restraint* and *punishment* — for evil and evil-doers. Morality will come from accepting Jesus Christ as your personal Savior..