Sex, Drugs, and Consenting Adults

Legalization of Prostitution:
I think this issue is morally wrong and should be illegal, but i can see how in some cases people would want it to be legal. Some of the big issues with prostitution is the spread of STDs and pregnancy. If prostitution were to be legalized, i think there would have to be laws that surround the act itself, such as abuse, and age limits. I guess if some people just chose to have sex, there really isn't a difference between having casual sex and just getting paid for it. However my personal beliefs that go with that is that casual sex is wrong, but it is my religion that says that in the first place so I can see how to other people it would not be wrong. Its a hard issue to take a side on especially if you can see both sides of the story.

Legalization of Marijuana:
To me marijuana is killing your body as much as cigarettes and alcohol are and they aren't illegal. I can see how this would bother people. I think also that if it was legalized, less people would feel the need to do it becasue it really is only so wanted because it's illegal. The idea that its a victimless crime? I'm not so sure if that's true, because yes it is going only into one person's body but the people that are being effected by it, are the family members who lose things that they may need because of this addiction. Again though, the same occurance can happen for those who smoke cigarettes or drink too. It's an addiction and in my opinion, they should either all be legalized, or none.

Illegalizing Porn:
In my opinion, if people aren't getting any from someone, it's not a big deal if they watch someone else getting it on. I can understand how it would be wrong if it gets to be an addiction, but I don't see how that could happen. People make millions of dollars in the porn industry and if that's what they want to do with their lives, then they can go do that. Masterbation is another religious issue so i don't think it should come into play in our laws. Its not hurting anyone to watch someone else have sex, so i think it's ridiculous that these places are being closed down. In this way, people are taking care of themselves in the privacy of their own homes, without hurting anyone around them, getting anyone pregnant, or spreading any STDs, sounds like it works to me.