New Zealand Legalizes Brothels (maybe belongs in the current affairs forum)
YogsVR4
06-25-2003, 10:16 AM
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=583&ncid=583&e=5&u=/nm/20030625/od_nm/life_newzealand_prostitution_dc
It may be old news (as in a day or so) to some, but its new to me :tongue:
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Brothels will now be legal in New Zealand -- its parliament narrowly voted on Wednesday to overturn the country's 100-year-old sex laws which ban soliciting and living off the earnings of prostitution.
Parliamentarians voted 60 to 59 in favor of the bill to decriminalize prostitution, drawing cheers from prostitutes and their supporters in the legislature's packed public galleries.
"We passed tonight the world's best sex industry legislation," said Labour politician Tim Barnett, who has long championed changing New Zealand's sex laws.
"It's focused on real harms rather than trying to make moral judgments about the sex industry," he told Reuters.
Under present laws, prostitution itself is not illegal but associated acts such as brothel-keeping, soliciting and living off the earnings of prostitution are.
The bill was passed despite intensive lobbying by church leaders, who feared it would draw young, vulnerable people into the industry and spawn new brothels.
There are an estimated 8,000 prostitutes in New Zealand.
According to police figures, there have been 279 prosecutions for soliciting in the last five years and 14 for living off the earnings of prostitution.
It may be old news (as in a day or so) to some, but its new to me :tongue:
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Brothels will now be legal in New Zealand -- its parliament narrowly voted on Wednesday to overturn the country's 100-year-old sex laws which ban soliciting and living off the earnings of prostitution.
Parliamentarians voted 60 to 59 in favor of the bill to decriminalize prostitution, drawing cheers from prostitutes and their supporters in the legislature's packed public galleries.
"We passed tonight the world's best sex industry legislation," said Labour politician Tim Barnett, who has long championed changing New Zealand's sex laws.
"It's focused on real harms rather than trying to make moral judgments about the sex industry," he told Reuters.
Under present laws, prostitution itself is not illegal but associated acts such as brothel-keeping, soliciting and living off the earnings of prostitution are.
The bill was passed despite intensive lobbying by church leaders, who feared it would draw young, vulnerable people into the industry and spawn new brothels.
There are an estimated 8,000 prostitutes in New Zealand.
According to police figures, there have been 279 prosecutions for soliciting in the last five years and 14 for living off the earnings of prostitution.
Sierra Six
06-25-2003, 10:18 AM
This is bollocks.
Hello Organised Crime, how are you?
Hello Organised Crime, how are you?
RazorGTR
06-25-2003, 01:12 PM
It is not old news Yogs. Something that has beem closely watched over the past week or so.
It will be interesting to see how they intend to police it now. If memory serves me correct there is a state in the US that also has legalized prostitution where they pay taxes as an income.
Not that I got to them mind you but heck why not legalize it and collect tax revenue off the workers. Clean up the industry, as long as they do not glorify the trade.
It will be interesting to see how they intend to police it now. If memory serves me correct there is a state in the US that also has legalized prostitution where they pay taxes as an income.
Not that I got to them mind you but heck why not legalize it and collect tax revenue off the workers. Clean up the industry, as long as they do not glorify the trade.
207010
06-25-2003, 01:17 PM
i got loaded mag the other day and it showed an £11 MILLION new brothel that had just opened in new zealand. dont know wat the ladies will think though theyll all be jealous i suppose:cwm27: :spit:
YogsVR4
06-25-2003, 01:22 PM
Originally posted by RazorGTR
If memory serves me correct there is a state in the US that also has legalized prostitution where they pay taxes as an income.
That would be the state of Nevada. The state gives out a license for brothels to operate.
If memory serves me correct there is a state in the US that also has legalized prostitution where they pay taxes as an income.
That would be the state of Nevada. The state gives out a license for brothels to operate.
jinushaun
06-25-2003, 01:29 PM
Originally posted by 207010
i got loaded mag the other day and it showed an £11 MILLION new brothel that had just opened in new zealand. dont know wat the ladies will think though theyll all be jealous i suppose:cwm27: :spit:
It will truly be the 'magical kingdom'. :bigthumb:
i got loaded mag the other day and it showed an £11 MILLION new brothel that had just opened in new zealand. dont know wat the ladies will think though theyll all be jealous i suppose:cwm27: :spit:
It will truly be the 'magical kingdom'. :bigthumb:
esp
06-25-2003, 03:04 PM
Originally posted by YogsVR4
That would be the state of Nevada. The state gives out a license for brothels to operate.
yep yep it would be the good ol state of nevada!!
That would be the state of Nevada. The state gives out a license for brothels to operate.
yep yep it would be the good ol state of nevada!!
TheNotoriousMogg
06-25-2003, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by YogsVR4
Brothels will now be legal in New Zealand
there goes Naki's pay check....;)
Brothels will now be legal in New Zealand
there goes Naki's pay check....;)
taranaki
06-25-2003, 08:14 PM
Originally posted by TheNotoriousMogg
there goes Naki's pay check....;)
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
there goes Naki's pay check....;)
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
TheNotoriousMogg
06-25-2003, 09:00 PM
Originally posted by taranaki
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
hehe :biggrin: :lol:
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
hehe :biggrin: :lol:
Jay!
06-25-2003, 09:14 PM
Originally posted by taranaki
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'. :owned:
(sorry, that's all i got! :redface: )
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'. :owned:
(sorry, that's all i got! :redface: )
Oz
06-25-2003, 11:39 PM
Originally posted by taranaki
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
Even with modern medicine?
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
Even with modern medicine?
Sean
06-25-2003, 11:52 PM
Originally posted by taranaki
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
ladies and gentleman, this is why we do not date Anna Nicole Smith
Not likely.I'm still paying for the first time I ever got 'lucky'.
ladies and gentleman, this is why we do not date Anna Nicole Smith
primera man
06-26-2003, 12:12 AM
:bigthumb: ...I always knew our goverment would get something right in the end
tonioseven
06-26-2003, 12:16 AM
Originally posted by primera man
:bigthumb: ...I always knew our goverment would get something right in the end "In the end" will be extra; it comes with the "premium services" package!!:icon16:
:bigthumb: ...I always knew our goverment would get something right in the end "In the end" will be extra; it comes with the "premium services" package!!:icon16:
speediva
06-26-2003, 12:18 AM
Originally posted by tonioseven
"In the end" will be extra; it comes with the "premium services" package!!:icon16:
ooh, dayum!!!! Only someone from Ohio would think that one up!!!!
"In the end" will be extra; it comes with the "premium services" package!!:icon16:
ooh, dayum!!!! Only someone from Ohio would think that one up!!!!
tonioseven
06-26-2003, 12:41 AM
Originally posted by saturntangerine
ooh, dayum!!!! Only someone from Ohio would think that one up!!!! I'm a Kiwi at heart!!:sunglasse
ooh, dayum!!!! Only someone from Ohio would think that one up!!!! I'm a Kiwi at heart!!:sunglasse
slave
06-26-2003, 01:01 AM
New Zealand Brothel. http://www.lynnwoodranch.com/photoalbumfile/photofile/petting-zoo.jpg
TheNotoriousMogg
06-26-2003, 01:14 AM
Originally posted by Sean
ladies and gentleman, this is why we do not date Anna Nicole Smith
:werd::1:
ewwww she is so gross....but don't blame Naki, he was young and she was in new zealand so he took what he could get ;)
ladies and gentleman, this is why we do not date Anna Nicole Smith
:werd::1:
ewwww she is so gross....but don't blame Naki, he was young and she was in new zealand so he took what he could get ;)
Sierra Six
06-26-2003, 03:13 AM
Originally posted by slave
New Zealand Brothel. http://www.lynnwoodranch.com/photoalbumfile/photofile/petting-zoo.jpg
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
New Zealand Brothel. http://www.lynnwoodranch.com/photoalbumfile/photofile/petting-zoo.jpg
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
tazdev
06-26-2003, 03:43 AM
Originally posted by Sierra Six
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
:iagree: :bananasmi :werd:
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
:iagree: :bananasmi :werd:
Oz
06-26-2003, 04:10 AM
Originally posted by slave
New Zealand Brothel. http://www.lynnwoodranch.com/photoalbumfile/photofile/petting-zoo.jpg
:lol2: :werd:
New Zealand Brothel. http://www.lynnwoodranch.com/photoalbumfile/photofile/petting-zoo.jpg
:lol2: :werd:
RazorGTR
06-26-2003, 05:03 AM
Leave it a kangaroo slapping aussie to throw that up. mate that joke is getting so old it is about as funny as a kick in the crotch. Get over it.
Sierra Six
06-26-2003, 05:11 AM
I was punched in the Balls three times, on three consecutive days. That ended up being quite funny. The third time anyway, the first two times just hurt like hell. The third time they were just numb.
YogsVR4
06-26-2003, 09:50 AM
Slave - that shot is a riot! :bigthumb:
taranaki
06-26-2003, 10:20 AM
on the subject of prostitution........
a 90 year old man treats himself to a trip to the whore house for his birthday. He tells the madam at the desk that he wants the youngest, freshest whore in the house, a condom, ear plugs and a nose clip that long distance swimmers use to keep water out of there noses.
The madam says, "Well sir I can understand you wanting the youngest freshest whore in the house, and I can even understand you wanting a condom, but what in the hell do you need a nose clip and ear plugs for?"
The old man replies; "In all my years of makin' out there's only 2 things that I've found that I can not stand, the sound of a screaming woman and the smell of burning rubber.........."
a 90 year old man treats himself to a trip to the whore house for his birthday. He tells the madam at the desk that he wants the youngest, freshest whore in the house, a condom, ear plugs and a nose clip that long distance swimmers use to keep water out of there noses.
The madam says, "Well sir I can understand you wanting the youngest freshest whore in the house, and I can even understand you wanting a condom, but what in the hell do you need a nose clip and ear plugs for?"
The old man replies; "In all my years of makin' out there's only 2 things that I've found that I can not stand, the sound of a screaming woman and the smell of burning rubber.........."
YogsVR4
06-26-2003, 10:55 AM
Originally posted by taranaki
The old man replies; "In all my years of makin' out there's only 2 things that I've found that I can not stand, the sound of a screaming woman and the smell of burning rubber.........."
:spit: :lol: :lol:
The old man replies; "In all my years of makin' out there's only 2 things that I've found that I can not stand, the sound of a screaming woman and the smell of burning rubber.........."
:spit: :lol: :lol:
jinushaun
06-26-2003, 11:43 AM
Originally posted by Sierra Six
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath. :werd: So old.
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath. :werd: So old.
Sean
06-26-2003, 05:10 PM
Originally posted by slave
New Zealand Brothel.
:lol2: hahahah! :owned:
New Zealand Brothel.
:lol2: hahahah! :owned:
slave
06-26-2003, 06:36 PM
Originally posted by Sierra Six
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
Isn't that usually sung by kiwis while filling out an Aussie dole form?? :thefinger
The day an Aussie can mock Kiwis without mentioning livestock or sports is the day I recite the Aussie citizenship oath.
Isn't that usually sung by kiwis while filling out an Aussie dole form?? :thefinger
Oz
06-26-2003, 07:59 PM
:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:
Funniest Post Ever! GO GAV!
Funniest Post Ever! GO GAV!
Jimster
06-27-2003, 07:12 AM
Originally posted by slave
Isn't that usually sung by kiwis while filling out an Aussie dole form?? :thefinger
You mean our cast-off's becaoming your problems???? Bloody Oath! :devil: Of course it's not all bad- Australia gets a massive IQ boost from New Zealands losers and drop-outs flocking over there :loser:
Isn't that usually sung by kiwis while filling out an Aussie dole form?? :thefinger
You mean our cast-off's becaoming your problems???? Bloody Oath! :devil: Of course it's not all bad- Australia gets a massive IQ boost from New Zealands losers and drop-outs flocking over there :loser:
taranaki
06-27-2003, 08:16 AM
Originally posted by Oz
GO GAV!
I agree.And keep going.I've never met an Australian that I didn't like,but some of the whitefellas are wankers......:rolleyes:
GO GAV!
I agree.And keep going.I've never met an Australian that I didn't like,but some of the whitefellas are wankers......:rolleyes:
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