I'm not writing this as a joke. I'm really not. Because something had occurred to me. Brothels are cash cows. Prostitution is the sort of thing that just can't not drag in money. Sex sells and many are willing to pay for it. Those who have a lot to spend are often willing to spend it on sex. It's the sort of business that is universal in it's solvency, in good times and bad in recessions and booms. There's a reason why adult entertainment companies always rake it in.
But in the US, prostitution is illegal in all major cities. (personally I think this is stupid and I'm pretty libertarian in my views in general) In Nevada it is legal in some counties and the brothels there and their working girls (in a few cases guys) make a lot.
What if you could operate such a brothel in, say, New York City? A place where clients could come, without fearing being arrested and do the business in the open and safely. Someplace clean, with privacy and safety. Where those working were tested regularly for STD's and customers were required to use protection and where records were kept, though confidential, to assure better safety from possible unknown transmission.
A place which was well lit, that could take credit cards and checks and where there was no requirement for a hotel room or something. Instead private rooms and a lounge, bar and such for afterward. Overnight bedrooms of course, for those who might want to have overnight company or simply be acomidated afterward.
A good reputation, professional, with professional security guards and bouncers to assure that no conflicts could get nasty. This would be a huge difference from picking up someone on a streetcornor, avoiding sting operations, and being concerned about violence, STD's and all the other nasty sides of things. Having the only such place in a major city seems like it could not possibly fail to bring in the money.
But how could you do that openly in a place where prostitution is illegal?
In the 1920's alcohol was illegal in the US, but there was one way in places like New York to have a nice evening of drinks without violating the law. One only needed to take the short trip to international waters in what was called a "Booze Cruise."
So why not the same for prostitution? Deals not made until outside US jurisdiction, on a nice boat with private staterooms. If it grew to a large enough buisness oen could even have a large vessle offshore with smaller boats ferrying customers to and from the floating brothel. High rollers by private water taxi or even helicpoter.
Of course, this would also be an excellent venue for a cassino and some duty-free shopping as well. I see no reason why this would be illegal. Laws in international waters are a complicated patchwork of treaties and traditional commonlaws. Major crimes may get prosecuted in the home port of a vessel or by an international court. However, prostitution does not violate international law. It's legal in many nations.
But in the US, prostitution is illegal in all major cities. (personally I think this is stupid and I'm pretty libertarian in my views in general) In Nevada it is legal in some counties and the brothels there and their working girls (in a few cases guys) make a lot.
What if you could operate such a brothel in, say, New York City? A place where clients could come, without fearing being arrested and do the business in the open and safely. Someplace clean, with privacy and safety. Where those working were tested regularly for STD's and customers were required to use protection and where records were kept, though confidential, to assure better safety from possible unknown transmission.
A place which was well lit, that could take credit cards and checks and where there was no requirement for a hotel room or something. Instead private rooms and a lounge, bar and such for afterward. Overnight bedrooms of course, for those who might want to have overnight company or simply be acomidated afterward.
A good reputation, professional, with professional security guards and bouncers to assure that no conflicts could get nasty. This would be a huge difference from picking up someone on a streetcornor, avoiding sting operations, and being concerned about violence, STD's and all the other nasty sides of things. Having the only such place in a major city seems like it could not possibly fail to bring in the money.
But how could you do that openly in a place where prostitution is illegal?
In the 1920's alcohol was illegal in the US, but there was one way in places like New York to have a nice evening of drinks without violating the law. One only needed to take the short trip to international waters in what was called a "Booze Cruise."
So why not the same for prostitution? Deals not made until outside US jurisdiction, on a nice boat with private staterooms. If it grew to a large enough buisness oen could even have a large vessle offshore with smaller boats ferrying customers to and from the floating brothel. High rollers by private water taxi or even helicpoter.
Of course, this would also be an excellent venue for a cassino and some duty-free shopping as well. I see no reason why this would be illegal. Laws in international waters are a complicated patchwork of treaties and traditional commonlaws. Major crimes may get prosecuted in the home port of a vessel or by an international court. However, prostitution does not violate international law. It's legal in many nations.
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