Pubdate: Thu, 16 Dec 2004
Source: Edmonton Journal (CN AB)
Copyright: 2004 The Edmonton Journal
Contact:  http://www.canada.com/edmonton/edmontonjournal/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/134
Author: Kayla Walker

POVERTY NO EXCUSE FOR PROSTITUTION, DEALING

Whether you are a prostitute, drug dealer, drug user, or criminal of any
kind, if you do the crime you should do the time. These people are well
aware of what they do and why. Most of the time, it is strictly by choice.

I am happy these men and women are where they belong. At least for the time
being, I can feel a little more at ease in knowing that I can walk with my
children in the community, even though the criminal activities still go on.
At least there are fewer johns cruising around looking for cheap sex and
drugs.

There are thousands of people in poverty -- bottle pickers, homeless,
alcoholics, etc. These people do not go and sell their bodies to pay rent or
to buy groceries, food or drugs.

I have heard enough about the poor prostitutes and the bleeding hearts who
feel sorry for them. The time is now to begin making changes for a better
future.

Kayla Walker, Edmonton
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