i did not read the "original thread" but i will respond to the prostitution topic...I saw a t.v. show the other day where a
reporter "bought" a young woman from a brothel in order to
give her her freedom. He took her to a safe house to help
her find another choice of livelyhood. I believe there was
a movie which got an oscar or grammy which was made by children
who were born into brothels and they are now making progress
with education, and oin other ways improving their lives.
the person who did the film issues cameras to these kids and
asked them to document their lives. they are now involved in
establishing a school. There are some poeple out there with
solutions who are trying to implement them.