I agree but it is sickening to think about this site full of obvious illegal activity just being out there untouched. If there was a stance taken on it, similar sites that came up could be taken down as well. Of course, each site would get a little "wiser" with how things are posted and advertised.
On a positive note, to those that think nothing is being done about it, that is not true. I personally know of FBI detectives specifically assigned to monitor backpage daily and follow up on leads that do lead to stings.
One of the largest barriers, though, is that many of the victims do not see themselves as victims and when rescued, go back. They often also will not testify against or even name Johns, which makes prosecution very challenging. This can be out of legitimate fear or because they do not want to betray the john, who they feel loves them. All Johns are not physically abusive and violent- many are charming and referred to as "Romeo" pimps. Pimps /Johns seek out vulnerable girls who they see as weak and can easily be manipulated. Just more reason I don't see this being the likely scenario for DS.
It is more likely, I think, that she has been abducted by someone that she knows (maybe a stalker) and may be being raped and held against her will or..
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