New York lawmakers are considering a controversial plan to decriminalize sex work, which has sparked significant debate. Critics argue that this move could turn parts of New York City into 'Sin City East,' negatively impacting public safety and quality of life. Albany progressives are pushing this initiative, according to Nicole Gelinas writing for the New York Post. The proposal is seen by some as part of a broader trend of economic development strategies that include casinos and other vice industries, which are criticized for not benefiting neighboring communities and operating in an already saturated market. Opponents, including some politicians and commentators, highlight previous decisions against high-paying jobs and major projects, such as an $8 billion casino-entertainment complex at CitiField, as examples of misguided priorities.
This is NY Democrats’ idea of job creation. The same bunch that said NO to high paying Amazon jobs & an $8 billion casino-entertainment complex at CitiField want to turn their communities into red light districts with a weed shop & prostitute on every corner. https://t.co/n7Yyeje6Ya
This is NY Democrats’ idea of job creation. The same bunch that said NO to high paying Amazon jobs & and an $8 billion casino-entertainment complex at CitiField want to legalize prostitution & turn their communities into red light districts. https://t.co/n7Yyeje6Ya
.@nicolegelinas for @newyorkpost: "Having harmed New York’s public safety and quality of life over the past half-decade with marijuana and criminal-justice 'reforms,' Albany progressives are pushing another one: the decriminalization of 'sex work.'" https://t.co/xqYZwOZfy4
It's notable that most politicians in New York can only imagine economic development scenarios that include casinos, which don't pump money into neighboring communities and already operate in an oversaturated market.
Lawmakers’ horrific plan to turn NYC into ‘Sin City East’ by OK’ing prostitution https://t.co/PN2rrYMbhb https://t.co/0AuxB7WS1h