Most places in the offline U.S. have laws prohibiting prostitution. Also all places in the offline U.S. have laws protecting the freedom of speech no matter how

Most places in the offline U.S. have laws prohibiting prostitution. Also all places in the offline U.S. have laws protecting the freedom of speech no matter how repulsive it may be. I don't think this has anything to do with "doing the right thing." I'm sure you could make a compelling argument that Craigslist is facilitating criminal enterprise, and it would be a strictly business decision for them if they wanted to fight those charges or find a (less costly) middle-ground.