I had this disscussion with a good friend a few years ago.

There will always be men who need sexual relief and, maybe, just to be physically close to a woman and who, for one reason or another turn to prostitutes to fulfill those needs. If there is agreement between the woman and her customer and both are satisfied with the bargain where's the problem? I, for one, do not believe that any group should be able to dictate to others what they feel to be 'right'. If you don't like it, don't go there.

If prostitution was legal there would be more chance to make sure that brothels were inspected and that the women were there of their own free will. Any unofficial brothels could still be raided and closed down.