San Francisco Measure Seeks to Decriminalize Prostitution

If passed San Francisco would be the first US city to do so
By Thaddeus M. Baklinski

SAN FRANCISCO, October 22, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Voters in this west coast city that celebrates sadomasochism, homosexuality and pornography are being asked to decide whether they would like to become the first major U.S. city to decriminalize prostitution.

Approval of ballot measure Proposition K would effectively decriminalize prostitution in the city by preventing the Police Department from arresting and prosecuting prostitutes; the measure, however, does not go so far as to actually legalize the sex trade because state law still prohibits it.

The San Francisco Chronicle said the measure is being alternately hailed as a human rights landmark or a misguided venture that will turn San Francisco into a playground for sex tourists and pimps. the rest