Jessica Howard

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  Jessica commented on the article | over 2 years ago

  "It's The Oldest Profession" and Other Bullshit Excuses for Inaction

  Unfortunately, the tastelessness of prostitution doesn't do much to decrease its practice, it just makes people do it more covertly.  Human trafficking, which includes sex trafficking, is actually the fastest growing criminal industry and the third most profitable illegal trade industry in the world - behind drugs and weapons.  There are more slaves today than at any point in human history.  And it doesn't just happen in developing countries.
  
  I agree - we need to do something about it.  Small steps:
  
  www.tradeasone.org
  
  gives some interesting stories and has items for sale that go toward ending human/sex trafficking.