Make love, not war?

[RICHARD]

Woman MP demands hookers for the troops

A top female politician ín Holland wants Dutch prostitutes sent abroad with the troops to help them relax.

Annemarie Jorritsma, a politician for the centre-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) and the mayor of the town of Almere, went on national Dutch TV to demand the 'extra benefits' for soldiers.

She added: "The army must think about how their soldiers can let off some steam."

The ideas has been backed by the Dutch sex workers union which said it thought the idea had some merit.

But an unnamed military spokesman, quoted in the 'Volkskrant' newspaper, expressed reservations.

He said: "I don't think my wife would like the idea very much."

There are currently around 2,000 Dutch soldiers stationed outside of the Netherlands, the majority in either Afghanistan and Bosnia.

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Let off steam??? Hmm, Talk about a "shot in the dark"!

[Giselle]

As if mankind could not get lower... war AND prostitution! Wonderful!

[BC_MoM]

Stupid idea. Lots of the men over there have wives and children - they don't need prostitutes.

[CathyBogart]

I think it's an interesting idea....not sure how much merit it has, but....look up where the name "hooker" originated.

[Lady's Human]

In the history of armies and warfare, the presence of prostitutes is a normal thing. It is an oddity of the 20th century that there aren't women who travel with the army. (There are, but they aren't officially sanctioned)

[areias]

And what about men for the ladies?

[Laura's Babies]

What next? (I am afraid to even ask!)

[BC_MoM]

In the history of armies and warfare, the presence of prostitutes is a normal thing.

But is it right?

[Miss Z]

And what about men for the ladies?

Good point!

I find that idea pretty disturbing...

[Lady's Human]

Is it right?

Depends on your point of view. For the Dutch, it's probably fine, as prostitution is a part of their society.

[CathyBogart]

But is it right?

I don't honestly see why not. If someone has a moral problem with it, nobody's going to make them use the women's services.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Well, I'm not sure how I feel. Having adult women who practice safe sex is much better than most alternatives.

Sadly, many centers of child prostitution are centered around US army bases. Having women willingly engage in the behavior is much preferrable to children having to be subject to such treatment.

[Lady's Human]

Sadly, many centers of child prostitution are centered around US army bases.

Excuse me?

[dukedogsmom]

There is a way for them to let off steam without a hooker. I'm not getting into details............

[Miss Z]

For the Dutch, it's probably fine, as prostitution is a part of their society.

I expect you're thinking of Amsterdam, yep, it's definitely rife there. However, my dad works for a Dutch based company and I have visted the more 'normal' parts of Holland myself, and most of the more average Dutch folk are appalled by Amsterdam and probably would be appalled by this idea.