Why Strip Clubs Should be Treated Like Any Other Business

5 comments

• SlickSpic

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  10 years ago

  Not all businesses should be treated equally. Like thrift shops. They're known as second hand stores for a reason.
• impala

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  10 years ago

  The problem is here in the states, our society is based on a Judah-Christian standards that just don't tolerate even the thought of anything that doesn't fit in the parameters that a select few believe how society should be. These people many times are the ones that scream the loudest for the right of free speech or free expression, but only as long as it fits into their "proper" little world. Look other parts of the globe to find a different view on such establishments. In many areas outside the United States, strip clubs are not only socially accepted, but in many cases are even encouraged because they are a viable means of sustainable tax revenue. One only needs to go to Canada, Mexico, Europe, or south east Asia to see how society treats strip clubs and the activities involved, and for the most part local economies benefit from the taxes involved, the "tourist" trade, and other monitory incentives. These economies, for the most part, are not based on religion, but on the dollar (or peso, or euro, etc.). Even here in the states, there are certain areas that are more favorable to strip clubs that others and the economic benefits are evident. Unfortunately, there are many who feel that their beliefs out way the economic benefits and social morality of others, and therefore will do anything to discourage anything they don't want. Funny thing is, many of them still go secretly, just don't let the neighbors find out!
• motorhead

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  10 years ago

  The problem is, strip clubs operate on the edge of the law. (Hurray for that!).
  
  Yes, the clubs are legal, but management often turns a blind eye to the illegal activities that take place in the club.
  
  Prostitution, under-age drinking, drug use. Even allowing smoking in no-smoking states. Contact friction dances are likely illegal in most states. (simulated sex act).
  
  Hey, I'm all in favor of that, but being a realist, the clubs are going to face some scrutiny and harassment as long as they allow questionable activities to take place.
• steve229

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  10 years ago

  With the coming economic boom (and the resulting de-whorification of strippers) strip clubs WILL be just like any other business, and about as exciting as visiting your local Hooters :(
• impala

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  10 years ago

  I agree, but you have to admit, even the clubs that obey the laws and have strict rules that are enforced, local perception (especially in Bible Belt areas) is that it is a "den of iniquity" and needs to be eliminated from the face of the earth. All it does is send tax dollars to other communities.