Should Native American Tribes be allowed to operate Legal Brothels as well as Gambling Casinos?

[RochBob]

I was thinking of just putting this question out there on the Western New York Forum. But as there are Native American Casinos being operated in multiple jurisdictions across the USA I decided the National Forum was a better place to ask this question: "Should Native American Tribes be allowed to operate Legal Brothels as well as Gambling Casinos?".

I mean technically with the exception of 3 States and "Riverboat Gambling" on the Mississippi River (this was changed after some River flooding (I don't remember what Year) to allow Casino construction within X feet of the River) Gambling is supposed to be illegal in the USA. But every State has a Lottery, we now have Multi State Lotteries (Mega Millions & Powerball). And States continue to find "loop holes" to allow Casino construction to raise revenue.

But back to my original point. If the claim is that Native American Tribes are not subject to the Laws of the United States or State they reside in and this allows them to open and operate Gambling Casinos (with "Big Brother" as their "Silent Partner" taking a fair chunk of change in "Taxes"). Why can't these same Tribes not open and operate a Legal Brothel on their land? This would pre-suppose that the Tribe voted on and approved it like they usually do with the Casinos.

[Cpalmson]

I'm all for it. I'm also all for the decriminalization of prostitution-- not necessarily legalization, but taking the risk of being arrested out of the equation. I'm not a lawyer but there is a difference between decriminalization and legalization. I know given the political climate in most areas, law makers will never do anything and will leave things the way they are, BUT police can stop enforcing these laws and DAs can stop wasting taxpayer money on prosecuting someone for getting some nookie.

[jbravo_123]

Originally Posted by Cpalmson

I'm all for it. I'm also all for the decriminalization of prostitution-- not necessarily legalization, but taking the risk of being arrested out of the equation. I'm not a lawyer but there is a difference between decriminalization and legalization. I know given the political climate in most areas, law makers will never do anything and will leave things the way they are, BUT police can stop enforcing these laws and DAs can stop wasting taxpayer money on prosecuting someone for getting some nookie.

Just curious, but why would you be against the legalization of it?

[Fratelli]

With legalization generally goes regulation and taxation/licensing, which might have the affect of increasing the safety for all involved, but could also result in reduced supply, higher demand, and thus higher costs, though that is debatable.

There was a good discussion on this subject in Austin Coed a couple of years ago, which you can find here: http://www.eccie.net/showthread.php?...ization&page=1. I refer you in particular to posts #42 and #43, for a discussion on this by a very knowledgeable and articulate (and much missed) former provider.

[B.Wayne]

I don't think most older generation/pure blood tribe leaders would go for it. Casinos are one thing, prostitution is another. There's nothing wrong with Native Americans running a casino. I figure the younger generation might be more open to other things but even then it might depend on a number of different avenues.

[jbravo_123]

I always thought decriminalization of something was merely removing most of the penalties involved (but it's still illegal) vs full legalization (where it is now fully legal to do it).

Anyways, that's probably a topic for a different thread.

@Fratelli: Thanks for the link, btw - a great read!

I don't know much about what Indian tribes can do on their land, but I'm for them setting up brothels if they want