2018-12-17

Ladies of the Evening

Red Umbrella
When I was a sailor I indulged the sex workers I encountered in various ports. Those experiences ran the gamut of "submediocre" to "cherished memory" and I regret that this is not the only indulgence I have from those days.

I also find myself guilty of mindless swearing which has been a much more difficult habit to shake than indulging those ladies of the evening once a big part of my entertainment scene.

Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. It came about as the results of Gary Leon Ridgway, a prolific serial killer called "the Green River Killer" from Seattle Washington who victimized many in his foray into evil.

This is a day to take note of the many hate crimes committed against workers in the sex industry internationally. Also it brings to light a need to eliminate those stigmata associated with being a sex worker because it is felt this contributes to the problem of violence.

One thing to note is the mistake of classifying this day as a "feminist" observance because feminism has done nothing for anyone, male or female alike. Feminists are typically little bitter females pursuant of some revenge against the XY phenotypes of the world for some perceived wrong doing which is typically vague and over generalized to the population they inhabit.

Decrying violence against any group is a function of humanity, not gender ... so shut up and cart your crayola red and blue haired selves on down the road.

Anyway, stop vicitmizing hookers. Everyone needs to earn money. Some people write computer programs. Others have sex for money. Heck, I'd be a whore if I could but I don't think anyone would pay for my services.

When I was a younger man it was all part and parcel to my life. My age and experience has placed it all in that niche called insignificant to my existence. However, I don't begrudge someone from making a living in this day and age.