Oh wow. A M A Z I N G.

Very very inspirational. Thanks for these. Shows you just how strong a human spirit can be when faced improbable odds.

Great article! Very genuine, and one that truly rings a bell. :)

Just a thought here. Perhaps the government should step in and *gasp* legalize prostitution. That would shut both sides up. Think about it. Only those ladies who are truly into the profession will be allowed to work their trade. And having government intervention would *hopefully* cut off those illegal and under-aged sex workers.

The sex-workers in Singapore are legalized (some, not all) and they carry permits to be allowed to work. Holders of this permits must also receive periodical health screenings and are not allowed to work. The unfortunate viewpoint is it somehow reflects badly in that sense that the Government actually allow this profession, but hey, to each their own right.

But then again I'm not sure how feasible it would be in other places in South East Asia. In Jakarta for example I know for sure the cops just won't bother. Or the pimps would simply pass some money along and everybody will make a move on. I suspect the Thailand police would react the same way, and this is a problem. I don't know how Singapore does it (keep the corruption low) but it certainly helps their case that the island is very small... *shrugs*

Additional thoughts as well, in regards to some of the commenters above me who are giving the writer a hard time. I think the problem the writer wants to bring up and highlight is the child-prostitution and how the sex industry has become so lucrative that it promotes child kidnapping, slavery and the likes.

If you're consented to selling off your own body for sex, then thats your choice and prerogative.