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In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

In certain other [[religion]]s such as [[Hinduism]] and the historical worship of [[Aphrodite]] prostitution formed an integral part of the sacred rites.

In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere.  Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated.  However, a study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics:

In the [[United States]], prostitution is legal in the state of [[Nevada]] but heavily regulated, and outlawed elsewhere.  Most [[libertarian]]s consider prostitution to be a [[victimless crime]], and thus do not think it should be regulated.  However, Ronald Reagan said:

 

* Prostitution has been listed as a nonvictim crime. Well, is anyone naive enough to believe that prostitution just depends on willing employees coming in and saying that’s the occupation they want to practice? It doesn’t. [http://www.reason.com/news/show/29318.html]

 

A study by Dr. Melissa Farley points out the following statistics:

*  78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns.

*  78% of 55 women who sought help in 1991 from the Council for Prostitution Alternatives in Portland, Oregon reported being raped an average of 16 times a year by pimps, and were raped 33 times a year by johns.

* 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution.

* 73% reported having experienced physical assault in prostitution.