C.E.O. Of Backpage.com, Known for Escort Ads, Is Charged with Pimping a Minor

Of course they dont mention that this all could have been avoided by legalization of the industry and registration of the workers (and maybe consumers too). Prohibition lead to lots of underground bars, moonshine and other unintended consequences.

Imagine if backpages only had certified legal workers? And if there were stronger fines for using an illegal/unregistered worker? I would imagine someone who wanted to use an escort service would be quick to get a legal one?

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