R011-9900

10               A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE LEGALIZATION OF PROSTITUTION



20 	WHEREAS:	The government should have no authority to tell an individual what to do 

30			with his/her own body, as long as he/she is not harming others; and,



40 	WHEREAS:	The consensual sexual relations of adults are a personal and private 

50			matter, over which the government should have no authority; and,



60	WHEREAS:	Prostitution is a victimless crime; and,



70	WHEREAS:	Enforcement of prostitution laws are a strain on the resources of 

80			police departments, which could be better used to fight violent

90			crime; and,



100	WHEREAS:	Prostitution can provide a source of income to those unskilled, 

110			poorly educated individuals who often have no other means of 

120			supporting themselves.



130	THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:	That Maryland Student Legislature urges the 

140			Maryland General Assembly to repeal all laws criminalizing prostitution; 

150			and,



160	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:	That Maryland Student Legislature urges the 

170			Maryland General Assembly to enact no further laws restricting 

180			prostitution.



190	MANDATES:	Governor Parris Glendening

200			Delegate Joseph F. Vallario Jr.

210			Senator Walter M. Baker

220			Delegate Katherine Klausmeier









Sponsors:

Elisabeth Burlas and

Marc Nelson Jr.

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Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD 21532

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