Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates Call for Legalized Prostitution
In a story that has had no pickup to date from the mainstream press, Michelle Pfeiffer and Kathy Bates are quoted by ContactMusic.com as calling for prostitution to be legalized after playing historical hookers in a new period movie.
The pair play 1920s French courtesans in the film Cheri directed by Stephen Frears'. ContactMusic reports that the risque subject matter has prompted them both to question why the 'world's oldest profession' has been banned throughout most of their native America.
Pfeiffer says, "There is an argument to be made for providing some protection for prostitutes. It would solve a lot of problems for them. They're going to do it anyway." Her co-star Bates agrees: "For health reasons, it would be better for people to enjoy those pleasures."
The actresses are not the only ones calling for legalization, back in April we reported that English actress Dame Helen Mirren called for legalized brothels.
[via Bound Not Gagged]
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Legal Prostitution
Prostitution has been legal in RI for the last 29 years, as long as it is not on the street.
Tonight the legislation is going to vote to change it.
Sad that some countries are moving forward and we are moving backwards.