Probably no one in the English-speaking world is unaware that our Governor
has spoken out on subjects where lesser mortals, especially politicians,
have held their tongue. His opinions on the assassination of JFK appear
to be well-founded (November '99), however, and his views about the
religious right seem equally appropriate (Holiday '99). Perhaps his
proposals for the legalization of pot and prostitution also deserve some
second thoughts.
The strongest argument against prostitution, no doubt, is its alleged
immorality. If this means no more than that most people THINK
prostitution is immoral, that appears to be correct. But if this is taken
to mean prostitution actually IS immoral, then an argument is required.
Believing something doesn't make it true. That the Sun revolves around
the Earth, which is immovable, are examples of false beliefs that once
were widely held.
That an activity is illegal does not establish that it is immoral, any
more than than its......
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