Originally Posted by JamesB

So long as the following criteria are met, I am in favour of legalizing prostitution:

1. both parties must be 18+ and able to prove their age upon request
2. both parties are willing participants - most importantly the 'provider'
3. prostitution income must be declared and taxed as other forms of income
4. regular (3 months?) disease testing of 'provider'
5. full disclosure between both parties of past and present S.T.D.s mandatory
6. all fees/charges are agreed upon and become legally binding at the time of agreement

Aside from the above points, I see no reason to maintain prostitution as an illegal activity.