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If these are the best examples you can find, it really helps to prove the point that some people will be willing to do anything to justify voting for a Republic
by tallanvor 9y ago
If these are the best examples you can find, it really helps to prove the point that some people will be willing to do anything to justify voting for a Republican over a Democrat. You obviously don't understand the bills you've referenced.
Regarding decriminalizing child prostitution, the bill removes penalties for the children. Anyone purchasing or attempting to purchase sex from them still face criminal charges. Many places have done the same, but also decriminalize adults who offer sex for money. This is because a very large percentage of people who engage in prostitution are forced or otherwise coerced into it. Decriminalizing their side allows them to more easily seek help while still forbidding paying people for sex.
"Felonious sexual activity" as you refer to the bill to reduce not informing people that you are HIV+ before having sex from a felony to a misdemeanor is certainly controversial, and arguments for and against the change have merit. On the one hand, there are a few people who do it maliciously, but on the other hand, there are people who are inordinately targeted for prosecution under this law (mainly prostitutes). There's also the question as to whether these types of laws continue the stigma around HIV, and what that does to people living with the disease.
So when I analyze your argument, it's extremely weak to claim that people will agree to horrible things to avoid voting for a Republican.