OPINION:
As a long-time resident of D.C., if a bill curently being considered becomes law and sex work is decriminalized in this city, it would destroy nearly 30 years of effort by many groups and individuals to make Washngton a safe place to live and raise children. I still remember when we had to remove the used condoms and needles before our kids could play at several public playgrounds.
The only people who benefit from this legislation are the pimps, prostitutes and drug dealers of D.C., which sends a sad message out into our communities. This town used to be seen as crime-ruled and -riddled, so it wasn’t considered a safe place to visit or work. But now our parks are clean and safe, you can enjoy jogging and other outdoor activities throughout the city, and tourism has increased.
I hope D.C. Council members consider how this law will hurt the economy of the city and make it harder to attract new businesses. A city can’t make money if crime runs the streets.
GREG RALEIGH
Washington
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