The other day a guy walked up to me and offered me ten dollars to sleep with him. Ten whole bucks. Now if that isn't a self confidence booster, then I'm not sure what is. Granted, I am no runway model and I use a walker, thus he probably deducted pay assuming my flexibility isn't what it used to be. Despite my faults, I would like to tell myself that the guy was just poor.
I proceeded to tell him that I was worth at least $11 and that he should step the fuck back. Sometimes moments in life call for the "f" word. It just probably wasn't in the context that he was hoping for.
But the incident did make me think of those that sell their bodies on a daily basis. The rare are by choice, while most are disgustingly forced by the hand of another or are oppressed by an addiction. I will admit that I am no expert when it comes to those involved in the underground of prostitution. I have always found it completely ignorant to pay for something that you can easily get for free. I think that if a man or woman is dumb enough to pay for sex, then by all means I encourage the prostitutes to make as much money as they want.
So I don't understand why prostitution isn't legal? As long as all parties involved are consenting adults, then I don't see a problem with it. Besides, legalizing prostitution would bring protection from violence and better health care to both proprietor and consumer. Those soliciting could have regular health screenings and regulations could be enacted so that there would be a level of safety for the worker. Economically, it could also bring in revenue for the state via taxes.
Sex is natural. Sex should be good... err great, and it should be healthy and safe. Plus, I know a few people who would be much happier if they could just go get laid.
But back to the big spender that inspired this blog. Why he felt that he could solicit me, I have no idea.
However, I do know that the next time that you are feeling bad about yourself, just think of me and the money that I was offered. Then look at yourself and know that if Char can make ten bucks, you could get at least $15!
