Why aren't porn stars arrested for prostitution?

[Occhidiangela]

I'm not an expert in legal matters, so I don't claim to entirely understand the legal system.

I'm just wondering why porn actors/actresses aren't considered prostitutes, and arrested as such.  They have sex in exchange for money.  That's the general definition, no?  Is there some obscure legal loophole that allows them to stay gainfully employed in their chosen profession?

To take this a step further, why don't prostitutes just have the "John" (that's the correct prostitution jargon for "man what wants sex and has $20" I believe) sign a contract and have it filmed (or not filmed, claiming "rehearsal").  They could just say they were filming (or "rehearsing") porn and then everything becomes nice and legal.

Just how does the legal system differentiate between "prostitute" and "porn star"?
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What disappoints me is that prostitution is illegal at all. Strikes me as a victimless crime, when viewed in isolation of the simple transaction for services rendered. (The entire underground network required to support the institution is another matter.)

I am going to go out on a limb here.

1. If all someone wants is sex, a service as it were, pay for it if you must, or convince someone to have it with you for free. Your option. Each is frought with its own upsides and downsides. (No jokes about up and down, please, thank you.) Making this activity above board might reduce the number of "marriages for sex" since "simple sex" would be available . . . although I doubt it. While I wonder if it would do anything to reduce rape by making the "urge" satiable in the same way that a thirst for whiskey is satiable . . . I also doubt that. There is more to that crime than the act.

2. There will always be a demand for sex, go figure. If it is legal and regulated, like alcohol sales, you might reduce the problem of the pimp/organized crime tie in, and as a benefit accrue state and local revenue. There would of course be the necessary bureaucracy, such as the Texas State Commissioner for whoopee (Hey, I will sign up for that job). Also, I'd venture to say that structure would require a health maintenance contract, either via group rates (no group jokes, pleasse) or via the independent contractor format that is so common these days. By law, mandatory like auto insurance (no puns about who has a sweeter ride, nor about wreckless drivers!) which to a certain measure should be able to keep the spread of STD's disease down.

3. Tax revenues accrue from this activity. Some will keep our roads repaired for out other rides (Hey, I said no ride puns!!!!!) And maybe even a skim off the top to fund education. (Hey, I'm "doin' it" for the kids!)

Moral issues: The Prohibition was a law passed to prevent our fellow man from having a drink. It was an abysmal failure. So, why should we have a law that precludes our fellow man / woman from having a roll in the hay? I'd say we take a risk, and let those who choose a more "moral" approach to life take that road, and those who see sex as a hobby or sport, follow their libido into debt. :blink: With the crime taken out, our prisons will hopefully have fewer guests, our cops can concentrate on violent crimes and fraud, and the parole officers won't be handling their case load. Our courts will unclog a bit, and we will never have to see Heidi Fleiss on TV ever again! Man, that alone makes this initiative a good idea!

4. This train of thought is all based on the premise that sex is not solely for child creation, but rather a recreational activity under certain conditions.

Legalize prostitution, and let the gold diggers make their livings on their backs in an unhypocritical way, and the gigilos as well. Who's with me?

Occhi