We have facile discussions about how we can solve the problem of trafficking by "ending demand," ignoring every industry other than sex.
-
-
Replying to @eigenrobot
@aspasia_project
@avflox the misunderstanding of economics infuriates me, any fool knows scarcity increases demand1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Waitingirl13
@waitingirl13@avflox or at least prices! I'd frame it a bit differently but basically, yeah: demand here is probably QUITE inelastic3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @eigenrobot
@aspasia_project
@avflox pretty sure it will be classic laffer curve, the extreme measures needed to actually end demand wud be unacceptable1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
Replying to @Waitingirl13
@waitingirl13 @avflox oh totally! and I'm not sure anything would be enough in the long term as markets adapt. I mean--consider drugs.
4:50 PM - 7 Apr 2015
0 replies
0 retweets
1 like
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.