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Originally Posted by waitingtables  I believe that sexual harassment is also called extortion. And that prostitution is simply one person seeling something (supply) to one who wants to buy it (demand).
One uses threats and intimidation and the other is providing a service. And this time Spitzer is being prosecuted, but generally it is the prostitute who is prosecuted or fined.
And Gary, you are beyond reason or logic, thank you. As I said, extortion and threats are not the same as selling a service.
What choice have most women in previous times had but to see men as a protector and provider when she went from being property of her father to the property of her husband. She couldn't support herslf or her kids on her own, because that is how the system was set up. If you can't find that type of history on your own, you couldn't possibly be a bright as you think you are. | That's where we disagree; WT. Not all sexual harassment cases are borne in extortion. The man who might be in that position actually is just trading a promotion or a raise to feed his ego; or his misbegotten sexual gratification. It is still illegal! You have stated that there are places in Nevada where prostitution in legal. You are correct. But that is a locality issue much like Montana not having a speed limit. If Ms. Dupree (or any other woman) really wanted to pursue this line of work; why did she not even make the effort to move to Nevada where this would be legal? Did a man or a law prevent her from doing so?
I've agreed with your views towards the treatment and limited choices of women in previous times. But those days are long gone, and so is that tired excuse being used today. Women undoubtedly have much more opportunity today that they never had before. Like many Blacks whom use their tired excuse to explain shortcoming in life; that dog don't bark anymore! |