Do you think legalizing prostitution is a good way to jumpstart our economy?

Legalizing prostitution will bring prostitutes out of the shadow, and prevent further exploitation by their pimps. State government will reap enormous financial benefits by charging a hefty sin tax on this profession. This is no different than charging a sin tax on alcohol and tobacco, state lottery and casino gambling. Prostitutes will be regulated by the state and be required to undergo periodic screening for STDs to protect public health. Public officials such as Eliot Spitzer, who had otherwise done a terrific job as governor of New York, will no longer have to resign for paying a call girl for sex. Prostitution is legal in certain municipalities in the state of Nevada, and those municipalities have been doing very well financially.