Legalize Prostitution-Provincial Councillor

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The Member of the Southern Provincial Council (UPFA) Ajith Prasanna has proposed to legalize prostitution to boost tourism in the country.

He made this proposal to the Ministry of Economic Development through the Southern Provincial Council.

He had said steps should be taken to bring down women from other countries if adequate people were not available in Sri Lanka.
He pointed out that more than 40,000 women were now engaged in the prostitution trade in Sri Lanka.

The Provincial Council member was of the view that his proposal was in keeping with the concept of Sea and Sunshine in S3 system for tourism.

He said that he felt the need to promote prostitution as a means to boost tourism during his recent visit abroad including Korea and Thailand. (D.G.Sugathapala)

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Comments - 198

NBandara Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:47 AM

I agree. Lets be practical.

Achari Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:48 AM

Onna Balala Mallen Eliyata Panna. Shangrilai.

Ravi Seneviratne Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:50 AM

Uba deiyek ban !

The Fact Brotha Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:53 AM

I think we all know that he knows someone that can help with this matter.

Lone Ranger Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:52 AM

Seem he had a great time in Korea. A guy with a long stick vision. The way to go for the miracle island.

MAP Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:54 AM

Brighter future for everyone idling, more income

Hush Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:57 AM

If this can be done, it would actually go a long way to prevent the unfair sexual exploitation of women. after all, if its legal, it can be monitored and guidelines put in.

DHA Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:00 AM

I thought it was already legalized.....

Lone Ranger Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:01 AM

Is this joker aware of the dangers of casual sex, legal or illegal.

banda Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:03 AM

actually this is a good propose not only for tourism reduce rape cases.child abuse.

Maximilian Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:04 AM

It will definitely boost tourism and the income.but what about the moral values ?

Dutugamunu Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:06 AM

Where Mervin Silva has gone?????....

Wimal Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:04 AM

Disolve SPC

Dutugamunu Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:06 AM

Mervin take charge

jiggy Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:09 AM

everyone didling, everyone happy, what an idea

Trehan Munasinghe Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:09 AM

Its better to legalise it than the way its happening now in Sri Lanka....
But not in civilian areas.. maybe RED LIGHT districts away from society for all those of YOU in need to go enjoy legally....:-)

Upul Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:12 AM

What happens to the children when families break up, due to legalised prostitution?

born killer Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:14 AM

if you do this Mr president people will vote and you will be remembered for years and years. take my word!

Managala Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:14 AM

yea be practical till the day you have to sell you own ones as prostitutes for others.

Raja Raju Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:16 AM

I think the Sri Lanka law don't have nothing against providing such services. But loitering, and calling out people for service is against the law.

Yehiya Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:20 AM

We are thinking of bread

Guru Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:20 AM

We might also read the headline "Road near Lipton Circus closed due to protest rally" in a few days.

Bush AYYA Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:22 AM

make use of the idling assets

DeSelva Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:23 AM

busy with one

Calistus Jayatilleke Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:27 AM

Yes, after all, there is saying "what cannot be cured, has to be endured"! Sounds like a very practical solution from a practical man who has seen the world.

Thaha Muzammil Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:27 AM

Let him first put his mother, sisters, daughters and wife to the market.

saman Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:27 AM

Hambanthota !

ICCStats Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:28 AM

i think you come from such a background.

ICCStats Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:30 AM

I don't know why all the negativity - this is another human bodily function like eating or defecating.

ICCStats Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:34 AM

do moral values exist in sl nowadays?

Fayad Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:34 AM

Very true not only boost tourism people who need the service should have the same, which will reduce rape & child abuse.

Hayminda Abeygoonara Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:36 AM

How about leagalizing HIV/AIDS

Hayminda Abeygoonara Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:37 AM

Get HIV / AIDS as well leagaly.

sando Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:35 AM

Please get permission from Hela Urumaya

Gon Haraka Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:35 AM

Then the Pros will give their customers Invoice with VAT and NBT for the services rended - ha ha ha

Dee Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:36 AM

south

Angel Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:37 AM

Boost tourism at the price of damaging the moral, cultural and religious values of its citizens. Don't worry about the sexual needs of the tourists, take care to increase the qulity of living and safety of SL citizens and protecting and spreading the teaching of all religions.

ruban Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:38 AM

hamuduruwane........give fullest support bcoze very important issue for u too.

siri Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:45 AM

Member, for your statement clearly we can undestand what you are doing in abroad,do not try to spoil our trditions.money is not every thing.

Branu Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:49 AM

I am planning to establish a business in Sri Lanka, which is Accommodation for Prostitute and the Great Condoms! Whatever it is, this is a good proposal to reduce reap cases

SAM_SPARROW Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:49 AM

After that women's unemployment rate will reduce moreover this will reduce family problems like if you quarreled with you wife then you would still have place to stay legally.

DJ Hilton Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:49 AM

Who is going to do the opening for the S3 system Zone??

we can see ministers fighting in future... to get the chance to lead the opening.....hehehehehe

we have so much to fix in this country, what a crappy thing, racing cars, legalize prostitution...what the hell...

mamath Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:51 AM

Hail..King of Pimps

Managala Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:52 AM

your a person with a head hats of for your comment

Managala Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:53 AM

yes as eating it has to be proper other wise impact is worse..

Managala Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:54 AM

Hats off for your comment !!

mamath Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:53 AM

do you eat from other people's plates and/or let any body to eat from your plate? defecating of course matches as it is shared in male-prostitution..ha ha

mamath Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:57 AM

His examples (case studies) are very bad (inappropriate). Thailand & Korea embraced prostitution due to extreme poverty. Do we have such a problem?

Fernando Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:00 AM

Budunge Deshayai. Then people can take four sils. No pansil anymore.

Riyadh guy Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:00 AM

Mervin ...where r u ?

Lankanwf Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:59 AM

Ohh.. am i missing something..this supposed to be a buddhist country right.. bravo another wonder of ASIA .. free AIDS to everyone..

Anonymouse Tuesday, 20 November 2012 08:59 AM

so basically... in the future... if the country is developed... does it mean that it was 'cos of the prostitutes????

Nalaka Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:01 AM

The people who talked good about will accept their sons/brothers/husbands going to P, , I consider it is immoral. . Have you forgot ton the blemish we had being a place for boys /,
It is true that Thai , east European and Chinese P thrive, Indians too will come if legalized .
My belief should not encourage ,/legalize this immoral suggestion,

shifan Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:05 AM

where's d Patali and JHU....

Miracle Child Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:07 AM

very childish reaction hayminda

Imran Hussein Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:06 AM

I neither agree nor disagree with above idea but, How can you justify boast of tourism with prostitution? or are you going to promote tourism to sex maniacs? 99% tourists are comeing this this country for its natural tropical beauty though there is no adequate infrastructure and superstructure.

guru Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:06 AM

Those who comment negatively touch your heart and say "you never experienced"?. For you it is OK but not for others

SIRI PA__A Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:08 AM

What will happen to the philosophies of Buddhism? Values of this country? If it legalized than monks have to start demolishing the hotels

Prince Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:09 AM

i saw some people are commenting saying that this will reduce rape cases and child abuse, maybe but from the other hand innocent girls and women will be forced fully thrown in to this and that you all wont identify as rape cases because they are simply legally raping them as it happens in indian red zones...surely we are heading towards a miracle....this country is going for dogs

Psycho Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:12 AM

Do this include male prostitution too?

singing fish Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:12 AM

Better to have brothels for gays,from colombo downto Hampantota because the westerners like srilankan boys thus serving lot of foreign exchange.

lee Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:13 AM

Modaya if you think money is everything then human life will become nothing.....Instead make some proposal to rehabilitate the 40,000 which you mentioned already in the trade. Ask them if they are doing it willingly and enjoying their daily moments..... Its poverty that is driving them in to such decadent acts remember.

PIKA Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:14 AM

Abolish ALL PROVINCIAL COUNCILS.

kaputakukula Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:15 AM

May be this councillor is planning a 'family business'.

jackass.... Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:17 AM

well i guess u should hav a licence to pimp???
wonder how they'd actually price the product...
the smaller the bigger???
and we should build a place for HIV patients,

Game Kolla Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:17 AM

In Holland prostitution is illegal....but only practice in designated areas in confined rooms, where under 18 s are not allowed to enter that area.Soliciting is strictly prohibited.

sick_dick Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:25 AM

land like no other, take a bow Mr.SPC

Godaya Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:23 AM

@ Branu. If u dont know SL already has a large factory producing condoms for a world famous brand. Grow up man.

Upali Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:26 AM

The big lady is supposed to have encouraged prostitution in Thailand.Shivatantra's political base is among those who had to lift their skirts.The Thai leadership is paying for those sins

dona doni Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:24 AM

if thailand being a buddhist country then why not in sri lanka?

mnsmart Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:25 AM

so you cry foul on meat eating, way to go in this Budhist country

buffaloa citizen Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:25 AM

Impossible, not upto the going standard and far too high rate.

Yohan Perera Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:27 AM

Well said...

sunnyboy Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:34 AM

amazing comments !

Richardson Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:33 AM

All those who oppose are hypocrites,

They play with themselves

mayhp Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:35 AM

Whiles legalizing prostitution, the government will need to reduce the taxes of condoms :-)

sach Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:41 AM

can understand legalizing prostitution to end exploitation of women, but using prostitution to boost tourism? i dont want such tourists here. this man needs to get banned

human Tuesday, 20 November 2012 09:44 AM

this is a 100 % Buddhist country,but prostitution can do? what a funny country?

Bingo Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:40 AM

Spot on Ranger...

dilu Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:44 AM

Don't talk bullshit. This is a Buddhist country

lk Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:45 AM

I'm not agreement with the minister's statement... But Mr. Thaha your comment is rubbish... It's for those you are willing to do so...

MRT Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:56 AM

Hello Mervin Maame,
What is your Opinion. on this please.

Nishantha Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:58 AM

Good proposal... Please open more liquor shops to reduce Kasipu and Ganja.... Also please reduce liquor price....

Roshan Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:59 AM

This is how our people ruins our religion and culture.
They fight for stupid things and keep quite for these kind of activities...

minnaabdul Tuesday, 20 November 2012 10:59 AM

thai soup and korean rice this guy has tasted and needs moro of it his family life is a ??????????

Nishantha Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:00 AM

Can do no problem and don't worry.... If you want to master in any religion you should know about Sex.

Nishantha Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:01 AM

Use local brand.

Apsara Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:04 AM

Consequently anticipate curse and mass destruction as well from God if legalized.

Apsara

lovboy Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:10 AM

It's a good move. we should accept the reality. To those claim - this is not a 100% buddhist country. (By percentage and in real life). This is in our tradition and in culture since the kings time.

rajah Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:11 AM

what is mr wimal 's comments

Bagalawathie Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:16 AM

Remember guys/gals prostitution is the world's oldest profession, and therefore, no harm in legalising it. People who want to use this service will use it and others who don't want to use it can mind their own business.

Pumal Fernando Tuesday, 20 November 2012 11:30 AM

This is the kind of politicos we have in the country. There are easy ways to earn money, but we need to find descent ways to earn money, for this we need ruling people to use their decency and brain. I am not surprised tomorrow if these politicos says, let’s legalize drugs, which can bring better traffic than prostitution. Srilankan people are responsible for bringing these goons to rule the country. Can we expect Asia Ascharya with this kind of disgraceful people????

Mi Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:24 PM

Shhhhh keep quit we will closed on full moon play day.

Bum lover Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:26 PM

Have you got round bum?

NSC Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:32 PM

he must be planning to invest in sex toy industry

Maximilian Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:39 PM

gone to clear his son's Lambo from the port !

RAJK Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:41 PM

no

Sonna boy Tuesday, 20 November 2012 12:53 PM

Legalize it and form a ministry to monitor it. I bet there will be plenty of volunteers to be the minister of tarts!

GON WASSI-STUPIDCOW Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:00 PM

Sri Lankan Ladies just 'Part your legs' and earn an income.
Easy money!!!!

GON WASSI-STUPIDCOW Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:02 PM

Why only women??
Men too can earn in this manner---???good for the econmy!!!

Adil Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:11 PM

If tourists wants to sex, they would go to Thailand or Singapore. Tourists comes to Sri Lanka to experience the Sri Lankan Culture, Natural Beauty and enjoy the sea the sun and other things which is unique to Sri Lanka. Now these fools are trying to destroy our respectful culture by bringing such stupid laws. They dont understand the desasterous consequences this law could bring to the family life and the society.

Paddy Suman Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:20 PM

Thailand is a Buddhist country, but they have legalized prostitution. No sex related crimes and no sex maniacs as in our so called "Buddhist country". Get real Dilu, let the non-married people enjoy sex since it is a great need of every normal healthy human beings.

ANTON Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:40 PM

Lovely lovely ... he should be elected as the president of srilanka. Don't listen to what monks say.

Sceptic Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:44 PM

Not the worst idea, as log as it will be properly regulated.

ANTON Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:54 PM

No problem for you cos you can have 7 forever.

hkshewa Tuesday, 20 November 2012 01:57 PM

Sex is an essential human need.. As such there is nothing wrong with this proposal.

Rif Tuesday, 20 November 2012 02:07 PM

he will be 1st minister for that, and give job opportunity to relative

ajith Tuesday, 20 November 2012 02:10 PM

I agree too.. Glad there are some politicians with good education and brains who can think , that they are doing some good to country

Mohamed Azmi Tuesday, 20 November 2012 02:15 PM

Aha! day of the joke Counciller

aa Tuesday, 20 November 2012 06:13 PM

dilu keep in mined
there are 45000 women prostitute in sri lanka

Lanka Tuesday, 20 November 2012 06:54 PM

This country is heading for disaster.......poor girls will be going for money. What about diseases? You mean the tourists will flow to the country for sex ? Is Sri Lanka this hard up?

gamarala Tuesday, 20 November 2012 06:56 PM

I see the rapist using this clause to their advantage after raping a girl and pointing out she is a whore.

Observer Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:08 PM

This is how you boost the tourism, bringing sex maniacs? Let the world know what we are doing best.........what ashame!

sorenson Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:09 PM

Its happenning anyway so legalising means less trouble for the law enforcement authorities. You should know there are high profile prost..... working women in leading establishments....... they go for fun and money!

SL Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:13 PM

Get your own woman ....damn it!

ghalib@ghalib.com Tuesday, 20 November 2012 07:26 PM

ajith prasanna is willing to start from his own family

Lone Ranger Wednesday, 21 November 2012 02:51 AM

For a start, serve alcohol 365 days a year. Then go for the more complex issues. The ageless golden rule.

Atheek Wednesday, 21 November 2012 02:55 AM

Why Prostitution ?? Why not legalize Marijuana in the country. I hope that would boost up tourism in the country while you can hold your countries reputation, respectation and more even your so call culture. :P

usaguy Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:17 AM

ya good deal. register them and open tax files for each. say each earns 10k per each service x 4 per day assuming they work only 4 hours a day.40kx20 = 800k a month. that works out to 432 billions revenue. imagine the tax revenue for the govt.

Thomas Ranger Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:20 AM

Don't be a bull, dilu. Are you saying that rape and child abuse does not exist in the country ?

mahadenamuththa Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:39 AM

All of this services providers(Registerd prostitutes) must certify by the helth ministry for not infected by HIV.

Fayad Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:48 AM

What about Thailand,Burma our big brother India this a human need irrespective of Religion or Race.

lanka boys Wednesday, 21 November 2012 03:56 AM

this is only balance in sri lanka i m very sure the country will go down more then somaliya.....

ruban Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:03 AM

well said..........boost tourism by your own ladies instead of imports......then budget need reserve for HIV.

manju Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:06 AM

thailand and even holland suffer from human trafficking. soon sri lankan girls will be kidnapped from villages with the promis of employment and then be trapped in a brothel.

this idea is not that of the ministers. early part of this year one of the brothers proposed it along with the Casino city in the colombo harbour area. this ministers comment is just to prepare the public mindset for what has been decided ling while ago.

what we are now saying is that Sri Lankan tourist attraction is not working enough so we are throwing in prostitution to attract them.

along with this trade will come the child sex and rape sex. these will be hidden behind the legalized brothels.

The social cost of this decision is going to be very high.

Hash Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:06 AM

Is it for the tourist or for the ministers ?

Rashad Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:04 AM

Whats wrong with this uneducated council nut,, we are culturally well behaved nation dont mess up the image,, maybe it taste beautiful and good intially on a long run it become a racket and children will be exposed and lured into this as most of those european look for sex with minor wish mr.ajit seen that in bangkok wish he will be pinalized for this kind of statments or bringing proposal as this into our buddist nation

Doof Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:06 AM

This is political suicide... or is it? Will he get all the male votes now in secret? Haha

Haha anyway, i do not think economic growth is a reason to legalise prostitution. It is somethign that must be doscouraged and not encouraged. However, from the perspective that it is the oldest profession, women do it anyway and as a result they do not gte protection under the law for crimes commited against them when offering their services, i think it should be legalised but NOT promoted or encouraged

DEW REX Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:11 AM

ALL BASIC HUMAN NEEDS COST MONEY ( Food, Shelter, Clothing, Education and Sex)

ICCStats Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:13 AM

ok , when you go to a restaurant do you have a dedicated plate or do you eat from the same plate that someone has used before, and will probably be used by someone else afterwards?

Saman Kumara Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:12 AM

forget to tell this guys please ready to natural disasters. this happen Sri Lanken must want to ready it. Girls mean all, when girls become bad everything destroy.

Hobbes Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:13 AM

Casual sex will happen whether legalized or not.

Hobbes Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:20 AM

Pray, what moral, cultural, religious 'values' are you referring to?

Hobbes Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:27 AM

100% buddhist country? Did you flunk math in second grade or are you just having a brain freeze? Perhaps both?

Hobbes Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:30 AM

Nothing to anticipate; we are already cursed, so why worry?

CITIZEN Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:31 AM

.... and issue permits to the Councillors and other Politicos, like the Duty-Free LUMBHORGINIS to them!!!!

DisgustedObserver Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:36 AM

The comments on this thread are worrying and testimony to the fact that we are breeding a community of sex-deprived beings. The fact that this was suggested as a means to promote tourism is both embarassing and representative of the irrational character of most government-led development projects in current times. Surely, Sri Lankan tourism should be promoted along other lines? To suggest that such a physically and culturally beautiful nation must resort to such measures is idiotic. Improve infrastructure throughout the country, think of innovative ways to promote tourism and expand on existing methods (eco-tourism etc) and improve transport facilities to increase accessibility throughout the country and then we can truly say there are no other options.

SMVR Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:47 AM

Yes, this is an old tradition. Councillor may first started to implement from his own family

Kalana Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:50 AM

There are a lot of things to do in our country than this to develop Tourism, this is only one aspect. if you go developed other Country you can see how they improve their infrastructure in order to attract tourists. They spent money only to develp tourist destinations, places and they charge very high. Actually we can't see our country getting developed. Day to day getting into hell only. No production, no place for farmers, industries, etc. Only they think House maid biz and Prostitution. Shame...

marie Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:52 AM

STUPID MAN DEFINITELY HE MUST BE A OWNER OF THAT KIND OF BUSINESS, WHATS HAPPENING TO OUR DHARMADWEEPAYA, MR PRESIDENT WHY DONT YOU SACK THOSE FELLOWS

ANTON Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:00 AM

FIX A THAT THING AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE.

mohamed asfar Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:04 AM

you have foot in the mouth disease.

Mif Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:08 AM

I love to read this comments; rather than reading news...

meenavan Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:07 AM

Anae Buddhist country be come prostitute country...?

Ashraf Nazim Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:11 AM

Mr. Ajit Kumara should take citizenship in a western country. We can't allow these sort of unethical things in our land

ANTON Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:15 AM

This job is not for old ugly women.

Ansari Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:15 AM

Apsara you are 100% right. Last time Sunami is mainly due to that.

common sense Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:17 AM

they're trying to legalize prostitution ; but it's wrong to watch porn ?

Riyaz Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:16 AM

as long as proper checks and balances are in place

Dhammaloka Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:20 AM

Oh Dear Dear, Above comments show's what has happened to to this country and people. Sadly tourism professionals don't see this as a need to promote Sri Lanka. we know Politicians will sell their own mothers and sisters to make a buck. All this time during worse periods even, tourism was promoted not by promoting prostitution. Shame on you provincial councilor

Dhammaloka Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:23 AM

Now days men could do it as well. I think this provincial Councilor may want to start a new carrier

warElephant Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:23 AM

No we don't need legalization of prostitution. we don't need to be the Thailand of south Asia.

Game Pappa Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:36 AM

Will you also ask to legalise HUMAN HUNTING, in order to reduce murders?

What should be legalaised to reduce robbery????

sam Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:39 AM

reguler STD test for working girls and safe place to work should prevent abuse and spred of deseces.

Sammy Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:41 AM

Why not permit sex shops also, like in the West!

Nutsy Wednesday, 21 November 2012 05:53 AM

Whatever said and done, the rate tourism is boosting, this will be legalised very very soon....! Hela uramaya will like it above all!

warElephant Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:15 AM

after we make a significant name in science, technology, the arts and business, then we could legalize red light zones.

meenavan Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:14 AM

Mervin 2 from southern provincial council Ajith prasanna 1st for thuggary Ajith for prostitution...?

D.P.liyanage Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:22 AM

Countries in which prostitution is legalised, are there any curse or God has punished them or are there natural disasters? U cannot predict those.

D.P.liyanage Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:29 AM

Yuo cannot value our country but our politicians.

Ken Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:33 AM

I agree too

ICCStats Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:40 AM

just like you did ? are you talking from experience?

Dinesh Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:44 AM

machan ethakota mathpan wikunanne, mas wikunanne budunge deshaye nemeda?? ethakota dan ganne thunsilda???

hari Wednesday, 21 November 2012 06:56 AM

Banda why not can you sell your owen

perera Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:10 AM

i wonder how many of the 4500 are buddhist. religion has nothing to do with the oldest profession.
stop banging the religion drum

perera Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:10 AM

having a good time

Vaidy sathasivam Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:12 AM

If Tourisim is a necessity to boost economy the proposal sounds reasonable to avoid locals getting involved in these activities and bring disharmony to society at large

Don Udawatte Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:23 AM

Start from Hambantota !

Muhammedh Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:24 AM

The end is near.....

malkanthi Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:30 AM

Legalizing prostitution will make things worse for pimps and hoes as far as working people go. I would hate to see that on every corner and it being ok. no way!!!!!!!!

Ken Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:32 AM

whether prostitution is illegal or not it is happening in Sri Lanka. whether you like it or not, its happening in large scale. because it is a social need. By legalizing, it can be regulated and controlled, for example the transmission of STD's can be reduced. Even though you might not know the health authorities of STD control are closely liasing with Brothels and Commercial sex workers & they've shown good results. So, before jumping into conclusions with your own perimetery, it is better to analyse the facts.

Shams Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:32 AM

There goes the Silpada " කාමේසුමිච්චාචාරා වේරමණී සික්කා පදම්'

Nihal Amarasekera Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:37 AM

Also legalize sexual bribery.

malkanthi Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:35 AM

Yes he is going be only authorized dealer in sri lanka for Condoms.

Neutral thinker Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:45 AM

why cant we think alternative ways of creating decent jobs for our women rather than handing over them to someone to do this nasty job.

Vijith Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:48 AM

u are a great man,

ajith Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:54 AM

All the mothers, sisters, doughter in the southern province will be in line to joing in this new trade. Ashame on you

DHANUSH Wednesday, 21 November 2012 07:57 AM

WAS PENDING,NOW WILL BE FULL FILL SOONER.

jayantha silva Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:13 AM

Village thugs will drag innocent girls into prostitution/ Doctor should be the Minister in charge/

Nihal Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:15 AM

Were the prices resonable. We got to tell our ladies the prices. You are the worst MP in the history of Srilanka, take a walk on the rail road.

jiggy Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:18 AM

Don't watch it, Just do It.

RAJK Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:24 AM

legalize,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,less trouble for housewives in the night

malkanthi Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:27 AM

From top to bottom will line up as 2/3 are obedient to the present system, who cares the system of the country is haywire anyway, some day genius book record on highest number of AIDs.

Manju_W Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:29 AM

This will be the first of a long list of things to come. prostitution,drugs,bribery, harassment,money laundering....... ultimately all of these will be legalized.

thambapanni Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:44 AM

Prostitution is not legal in Thailand ..
I wonder how the minister got the idea that it is legal in Thailand ;)

galapitamada Wednesday, 21 November 2012 08:59 AM

Next in line gays legalization

faito Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:05 AM

budhisim country turning into tourist pradisesave save sri lankan girls & put forigners

mohamed asfar Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:13 AM

you are famous now. good idea man.

Sketch Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:13 AM

Actually prostitution is illegal in Thailand !

ramesh Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:29 AM

Thailand is also a Buddhist country my friend. Be practical.

PIKA Wednesday, 21 November 2012 09:47 AM

Taxable profession.
බදු සරණයි

CP Wednesday, 21 November 2012 10:22 AM

Money is not everything. If you compromise moral values for petty gains country will have to face repercussions. This is one sided, have a public dialog and then analyze.

Silva de Mervin Wednesday, 21 November 2012 10:26 AM

Yes. Good Idea.

All the politicians will be there full time and we will be free.

Start off with Tangalle and then in Kelaniya!!!

chaminda.s Wednesday, 21 November 2012 10:28 AM

Docent matter white red yellow brown and black all the women are respected in sir Lanka by doing this you will loos the respect of a women.

sha Wednesday, 21 November 2012 10:40 AM

After supporting for legalize prostitution, one day you go and pick a girl, unfortunately she may be your sister! Remember no father or brother will like to see their daughter or sister in prostitution

Adil Wednesday, 21 November 2012 11:12 AM

I think it is not prostitution that needs to be legalized. It is homo sexuality that needs to be legalized bcz some tourists come to Sri Lanka, just for that.

winind Wednesday, 21 November 2012 04:02 PM

1. Alcohol is legal in SL. Still we have Kasippu. So how can we say prostitution will be totally monitored and standardized? We know how it works in this country so let's think logically please.

2. In countries like thai where prostitution is legal, young girls from rural areas are forced into this by addicting them to drugs. So wont that happen here where kidnappings happen often and underworld operate freely?

Why do we need tourists who come here for prostitutes anyway?

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