NY - Gov Spitzer tells staff he's linked to prostitution ring

[txsvicki]

Is Spitzer suspected of running any of the prostitution rings or making himself money in pay offs? Maybe some of the others were competition and wouldn't pay him off and that's why he was so eager to prosecute.

 

[hockeymom]

Is Spitzer suspected of running any of the prostitution rings or making himself money in pay offs? Maybe some of the others were competition and wouldn't pay him off and that's why he was so eager to prosecute.

I don't think so. I think he was just in in for the sex. This morning on our local news,they reported that friends of the Spitzers say things are "icy" at home. I would think!!! I predict they will be divorced eventually.I don't think she will "stand by her man",when all is said and done.

 

[ttrachel04]

Why Monday? Why not today?

Lt. Governor Patterson requested Monday, so that he had at least a few days to prepare himself for his new role. Especially w/ the budget coming up.

 

[Karole28]

Awww, y'all.

I just looked at her myspace and honestly, its so sad. Even the people who are posting their support for her there seem to have agendas. I know I'm cynical by nature, but at first I was touched that so many people from her life and her past had posted something to support her. Until I realized that most were posting things because they know the media is wise to her page and they knew it'd be the best way to promote their own stuff.

It appears she's had a tough life, and it doesn't look like it's about to get better.

 

[Mygirlsadie]

Yeah Karole of course it's sad. Anytime anyone choses this lifestyle it's because of their own personal issues. I wish Ashley the best and hope she can get out of this way of life....

Awww, y'all.

I just looked at her myspace and honestly, its so sad. Even the people who are posting their support for her there seem to have agendas. I know I'm cynical by nature, but at first I was touched that so many people from her life and her past had posted something to support her. Until I realized that most were posting things because they know the media is wise to her page and they knew it'd be the best way to promote their own stuff.

It appears she's had a tough life, and it doesn't look like it's about to get better.

 

[IdahoMom]

Awww, y'all.

I just looked at her myspace and honestly, its so sad. Even the people who are posting their support for her there seem to have agendas. I know I'm cynical by nature, but at first I was touched that so many people from her life and her past had posted something to support her. Until I realized that most were posting things because they know the media is wise to her page and they knew it'd be the best way to promote their own stuff.

It appears she's had a tough life, and it doesn't look like it's about to get better.

I think she's a smart girl and it sounds like she knew exactly what she was getting involved with. She, like Eliot Spitzer, just doesn't like the consequences.

Alot of people have difficulties growing up and I'm just really tired of people using those difficulties as excuses.

I see no reason to excuse Eliot Spitzer's behavior, either.

IMO

 

[imarealwitch]

Oh yeah she is a very bright girl alright! That's why she is a *advertiser censored*?! But you know..''dude she is only there for a purpose''!! (real bright)

jmo, but there is a difference between being a *advertiser censored* , and a prostitute..

a prostitute gets paid...a *advertiser censored* gives it away for free..

not being sarcastic, jmo

 

[nanandjim]

...It appears she's had a tough life, and it doesn't look like it's about to get better.

Many people have had tough lives and they decide to get an education and get a job. Instead, she chose to drop out of school, live with an older man who supported her and then prostitute herself for money. IMO, she has taken the path that happened to be the "easiest" for her at any given moment.

 

[Karole28]

I think she's a smart girl and it sounds like she knew exactly what she was getting involved with. She, like Eliot Spitzer, just doesn't like the consequences.

Alot of people have difficulties growing up and I'm just really tired of people using those difficulties as excuses.

I see no reason to excuse Eliot Spitzer's behavior, either.

IMO

I don't doubt she's smart. According to her myspace, she left home at 17 and was at one point, homeless. While her means of earning a living may be repulsive to some of us, for others (myself) it's understandable and sad.

As long as men are willing to "run around", they'll find someone to do it with, paid or unpaid. At this point, I don't see that she has to excuse herself of anything. She was earning a living and is apparently unmarried. (ie: she broke no vows)

I don't pass judgement on this girl.

 

[Karole28]

Many people have had tough lives and they decide to get an education and get a job. Instead, she chose to drop out of school, live with an older man who supported her and then prostitute herself for money. IMO, she has taken the path that happened to be the "easiest" for her at any given moment.

All of this may be true. Again, she was taking advantage of what was offered her and (I really feel sorry for her, no doubt she's damaged if she feels this her best shot at success, demeaning herself for cash).

 

[LovingTheChaos]

I don't doubt she's smart. According to her myspace, she left home at 17 and was at one point, homeless. While her means of earning a living may be repulsive to some of us, for others (myself) it's understandable and sad.

As long as men are willing to "run around", they'll find someone to do it with, paid or unpaid. At this point, I don't see that she has to excuse herself of anything. She was earning a living and is apparently unmarried. (ie: she broke no vows)

I don't pass judgement on this girl.

Well stated. I don't understand why prostitution is illegal . It is sex between two consenting adults, it should be none of the governments business.

 

[Rino]

It appears she's had a tough life, and it doesn't look like it's about to get better.

Which is one reason why the Mann Act should probably be utilized. These sad and/or dumb girls are targets to serve the likes of Spitzer in an industry that caters to the lowest of the low.

 

[IdahoMom]

Well stated. I don't understand why the government has any say in this anyway. It is sex between two consenting adults, it should be none of their business.

The government cares because of (a few reasons):

the potential for tax evasion, transporting human beings across state lines for sex (human trafficking IS a problem in this country), the fact that the former governor was setting himself up to be a HUGE bribery target, New York state resources were used to fund his escapades (maybe not paying for the sex, but how about the hotel room(s), food, state troopers, etc).

I wonder what kind of income the prostitutes and their johns have been declaring on their taxes? They should have to pay on their income like the rest of us!

 

[IdahoMom]

As long as men are willing to "run around", they'll find someone to do it with, paid or unpaid. At this point, I don't see that she has to excuse herself of anything. She was earning a living and is apparently unmarried. (ie: she broke no vows)

I see it differently, but that's what makes the world go 'round.

She made herself available for the men that were willing to run around. She has some culpability -for lack of a better term-in this mess, too. I don't excuse her because she was bringing home the bacon.

IMO

 

[LovingTheChaos]

The government cares because of (a few reasons):

the potential for tax evasion, transporting human beings across state lines for sex (human trafficking IS a problem in this country), the fact that the former governor was setting himself up to be a HUGE bribery target, New York state resources were used to fund his escapades (maybe not paying for the sex, but how about the hotel room(s), food, state troopers, etc).

I wonder what kind of income the prostitutes and their johns have been declaring on their taxes? They should have to pay on their income like the rest of us!

EXACTLY!! I edited my post because it was not clear - I am strictly talking about prostitution - I do not think the Govt should have a say in anything regarding sex between consenting adults.
However, I do agree that if it was legal, and money changes hands, the income should be taxed.

 

[southcitymom]

Well stated. I don't understand why prostitution is illegal . It is sex between two consenting adults, it should be none of the governments business.

I agree 100%.

 

[Karole28]

I wonder what kind of income the prostitutes and their johns have been declaring on their taxes? They should have to pay on their income like the rest of us!

Exactly why it should be legalized. In addition, the prostitutes would be tested regularly for STDs.

 

[Karole28]

I see it differently, but that's what makes the world go 'round.

She made herself available for the men that were willing to run around. She has some culpability -for lack of a better term-in this mess, too. I don't excuse her because she was bringing home the bacon.

IMO

She made herself available (just like a lot of women do on Friday and Saturday nights for free at your local bar) and the men sought her out (like they do in the bars on Friday and Saturday nights)

It's the person who made the vows to their spouse who are culpable in this.

 

[IdahoMom]

She made herself available (just like a lot of women do on Friday and Saturday nights for free at your local bar) and the men sought her out (like they do in the bars on Friday and Saturday nights)

It's the person who made the vows to their spouse who are culpable in this.

I respect your right to your opinion.

Have a good day, Karole.

 

[nanandjim]

Well stated. I don't understand why prostitution is illegal . It is sex between two consenting adults, it should be none of the governments business.

Prostitution is illegal because it goes hand in hand with drugs, gambling, the mafia, etc. You can't just look at it from the "between two consenting adults" angle, IMO.