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Comment from a reader on "Comment from a Prostitution Expert":

Subic Bulletin, I like how you try to compare other countries with the Philippines. Do people visit Europe for prostitution? I think they visit to see all the historical sites. What about Australia? Probably to see the koalas and kangaroos. What about Nevada? Probably to gamble in Las Vegas or Reno. What am I trying to get at?

The main purpose for many foreigners to visit the Philippines is for the sex tourism. Also, all three areas that you mentioned allow prostitution as it is legal. There are health checks and laws that govern the trade. What about the Philippines? Any law or regulations? Is it even legal? What about the spread of AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases because of the industry in the Philippines.

I like how you try to clear the Philippines and compare it to first world countries, but you do forget that the Philippines is a developing third world country and that one of its main sources of income is through the illicit sex industry. Go to Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Seoul, or any other large city in Asia and most of the working women are from the good ole Philippines.

P.S. In Nevada, all the establishments are out in the desert even if they are openly advertised. What about Clark, Angeles, Makati where they are all centered around large metropolitan areas......don't try to deny what everybody sees.

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If this aspect of society bothers this person so much, they need to leave the Country. To hurl accusations of hypocrisy just because someone has concerns about a business possibly being used as a front for illegal activity is uncalled for. Yes, there is prostitution in every country and its illegal in most places. Are all of those who wish to curb this activity hypocrites just because the practice exists in their community? The obvious answer is no, no matter what the country.