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DESCRIPTION:YES ON PROPOSITION K: A HISTORICAL VOTE\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\n\nFor 
 More Information Contact:\nErotic Service Providers 
 Union\n415-424-9428\ninfo@voteyesonpropk.com \n\nWhen: Sunday November 3nd, 
 Noon \nWhere: Polk street between Grove and McAllister\n\n\n\nSan 
 Francisco, California 11.03.08\nIn 1913 The Red Light Abatement Act was 
 enacted by the California Progressives, who wanted to get rid of 
 prostitution. On the night of February 14, 1917, the police threw a circle 
 of officers around the Barbary Coast. Potential customers were sent away 
 and the prostitutes were ordered out. Eighty three brothels were closed and 
 1,073 women were put on the street. The unintended consequence of this was 
 that prostitution moved into the streets, and thus it became harder to find 
 and prosecute, and more dangerous for prostitutes.\n\nCritics of this 
 policy argued that closing the houses would merely spread prostitution 
 around the city. Just as critics predicted, brothels were dispersed 
 throughout the city and streetwalkers became a more prominent feature of 
 the industry. 95 years later, opponents of Proposition K are arguing that 
 San Francisco should make the same mistakes again. Their misguided attempts 
 to stop prostitution will cause more harm to the public.\n\nThe District 
 Attorney Kamala Harris asserts that she can’t arrest anyone for being a 
 human trafficker if Proposition K passes. In fact she has yet to charge a 
 single individual for this crime. \n\nPassing Proposition K will actually  
 free-up important resources to go after these higher priority crimes and 
 will stop the police department from paying themselves time and half to 
 make these arrests. Proposition K and free the real sex slaves, victimized 
 sex workers who currently have no rights!  \n\n"Proposition K will improve 
 worker and public safety by decriminalizing sex-for-hire work, Proposition 
 K is fundamentally about extending basic human rights to all members of 
 society regardless of their occupational status. It in no way prevents the 
 enforcement of laws against human trafficking” said Proposition K 
 proponent Maxine Doogan. \n\nFind out more about Proposition K and other 
 important issues facing San Francisco at voteyesonpropk.com\n\nProponents 
 of Proposition K will also hold a rally at noon on Monday, November 3 at 
 Noon City Hall. Proponents will to pass out safety devices, condoms of 
 which are used by law enforcement officials as evidence to make 
 prostitution arrests.\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/02/18548535.php
SUMMARY:YES ON PROPOSITION K: A HISTORICAL VOTE Speak out Nov 3rd
LOCATION:Proponents of Proposition K will also hold a rally at noon on Monday, 
 November 3 at Noon City Hall. Proponents will to pass out safety devices, 
 condoms of which are used by law enforcement officials as evidence to make 
 prostitution arrests.
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/11/02/18548535.php
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