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How? Have you ever been attacked by a prostitute on the street? I've been harassed by a lot more cops than prostitutes.

Sex workers themselves are often victims of violent crime so perhaps more sex workers on the streets means more violent crimes committed against them?

Really we need solutions that allow sex workers to get off the streets more. Currently it's illegal for them to organise and operate in ways that would really make them safe.

On the contrary, sex workers would be a lot safer if they were able to turn to the police without fear of arrest. Decriminalizing their work makes them safer.

I agree but somehow doubt that "we wont arrest you" will translate into "we will listen to you when you get robbed at gun point."

this isn't decriminalizing their work. they still won't be able to go to the police. this just says that cops need another reason to harass them.

Not OP, but yes I have actually been physically attacked by a prostitute on the street.

We, a small group, and I were on our way back from a wedding. Just minding our business walking down the street to our hotel.

This person was clearly on drugs and paranoid or something.

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