LOL Angeles

[Adam]

6 minutes ago, Lou said:

Damn, I Craig'd you.

Everyone deserves a good craiging from time to time.

 

At least you didn't spread fake news like I did

[Lou]

2 minutes ago, Adam said:

Everyone deserves a good craiging from time to time.

 

At least you didn't spread fake news like I did

That's because I'm not an idiot.

With all due respect.

[Jason]

2 hours ago, Adam said:

Also decriminalizing prostitution will lead to lower amounts of human trafficking (assuming that’s what’s going on here.)

https://nypost.com/2020/12/08/mlb-ump-brian-onora-busted-in-sex-sting-at-ohio-hotel/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

 

2 hours ago, Taylor said:

 

I think both of these things need to happen and will happen in the next 10 to 15 years.

You do realize that the vast majority of trafficked prostitutes are juveniles right? Almost all hookers have a pimp and do not do it willingly and are considered "trafficked". How is legalizing prostitution going to solve these problems. A lot of sick fucks like underage girls so the problems will continue. A society that legalizes all immoral behaviors isn't going to be better off for it. I think the term "trafficked" is used loosely here. More of these girls are coerced into the life. Legalizing prostitution will not stop actual trafficking of under aged girls  

Edited December 8, 2020 by Jason

[Lhalo]

5 minutes ago, Jason said:

You do realize that the vast majority of trafficked prostitutes are juveniles right?

In the U.S.? I'm going to need a source for that.

[Taylor]

18 minutes ago, Jason said:

You do realize that the vast majority of trafficked prostitutes are juveniles right? Almost all hookers have a pimp and do not do it willingly and are considered "trafficked". How is legalizing prostitution going to solve these problems. A lot of sick fucks like underage girls so the problems will continue. A society that legalizes all immoral behaviors isn't going to be better off for it. I think the term "trafficked" is used loosely here. More of these girls are coerced into the life. Legalizing prostitution will not stop actual trafficking of under aged girls  

Taking away the power of pimps and drug dealers would be good for our society. Human trafficking needs to also be addressed in other ways.

[Adam]

22 minutes ago, Jason said:

 

You do realize that the vast majority of trafficked prostitutes are juveniles right? Almost all hookers have a pimp and do not do it willingly and are considered "trafficked". How is legalizing prostitution going to solve these problems. A lot of sick fucks like underage girls so the problems will continue. A society that legalizes all immoral behaviors isn't going to be better off for it. I think the term "trafficked" is used loosely here. More of these girls are coerced into the life. Legalizing prostitution will not stop actual trafficking of under aged girls  

Well one it should be legal because consenting adults should be able to do whatever they want. Eliminating the need to allocate resources toward investigating, arresting, charging, adjudicating and imprisoning drug offenders and adult sex workers, would allow for far greater bandwidth and efficacy in the enforcement of crime related to underage sex crimes.

Edited December 8, 2020 by Adam

[Jason]

1 hour ago, Adam said:

Well one it should be legal because consenting adults should be able to do whatever they want. Eliminating the need to allocate resources toward investigating, arresting, charging, adjudicating and imprisoning drug offenders and adult sex workers, would allow for far greater bandwidth and efficacy in the enforcement of crime related to underage sex crimes.

The problem with legalizing it is the government will get involved, tax it to where it's not profitable and the illicit trade still exists like we still have with marijuana. 

[St1ck]

5 minutes ago, Jason said:

The problem with legalizing it is the government will get involved, tax it to where it's not profitable and the illicit trade still exists like we still have with marijuana. 

Are most dispensary owners not turning a profit? 

[Jason]

1 hour ago, Lhalo said:

In the U.S.? I'm going to need a source for that.

13 trafficking statistics that enormity of the global sex trade (usatoday.com)

facts (psu.edu)

Maybe stating "the majority" is not correct but it is a lot of girls. I don't think it's something we should be encouraging women to do. Most of them are already victims of abuse and are mentally fucked up before they get into it. Not sure how this will help with that. 

[Jason]

3 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

Are most dispensary owners not turning a profit? 

They'd make a lot more without the huge added taxes 

[St1ck]

2 minutes ago, Jason said:

They'd make a lot more without the huge added taxes 

They pass those taxes onto the consumer, no?

[gotbeer]

6 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

Are most dispensary owners not turning a profit? 

It's a cash business so who knows.  I know some of my buddies just buys from the growers or distributors.  And gets it at 1/3 the price.

[Jason]

3 minutes ago, st1ckboy said:

They pass those taxes onto the consumer, no?

Yes and the consumer likes to pay less. I'm all for the legalization of marijuana but I don't think it needs burdensome regulation. Legalize it federally, let everyone grow and sell as much of it as they want and then the prices become competitive for the consumer 

How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown) (covasoftware.com)

This seems like a bit much to me

[Jason]

3 minutes ago, gotbeer said:

It's a cash business so who knows.  I know some of my buddies just buys from the growers or distributors.  And gets it at 1/3 the price.

Is that legal in California?

[gotbeer]

Just now, Jason said:

Is that legal in California?

No.  Just like buying from dealers.  It's a cash business, how's it going to be tracked?  

[St1ck]

11 minutes ago, Jason said:

Yes and the consumer likes to pay less. I'm all for the legalization of marijuana but I don't think it needs burdensome regulation. Legalize it federally, let everyone grow and sell as much of it as they want and then the prices become competitive for the consumer 

How Much is California Dispensary Sales Tax? (Breakdown) (covasoftware.com)

This seems like a bit much to me

 

[Adam]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

The problem with legalizing it is the government will get involved, tax it to where it's not profitable and the illicit trade still exists like we still have with marijuana. 

I can’t solve everything bro. I’m down to overthrow the government but I think we’re gonna need a few more people on our side

[Redondo]

Here are the crimes you can get away with under Los Angeles' new D.A.

As of Tuesday, many misdemeanor cases will be declined or dismissed prior to arraignment unless "factors for considerations" exist. The list of offenses includes trespassing, disturbing the peace, a minor in possession of alcohol, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license, making criminal threats, drug and paraphernalia possession, being under the influence of a controlled substance, public intoxication, loitering to commit prostitution and resisting arrest.

In addition, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty and those accused of misdemeanors and low-level felonies will be referred to community-based programs. 

For juveniles, those accused of misdemeanors will no longer be prosecuted.

"Our prosecutorial approach should be biased towards keeping youth out of the juvenile justice system and when they must become involved, our system must employ the “lightest touch” necessary in order to provide public safety," Gascon said in another order. 

Gascon's office will also decline to seek bail for anyone charged with a misdemeanor or non-violent crime and will end the use of sentencing enhancements.

The LAPD is facing a proposed $150 million budget cut, which the city approved in July and which will lead to the lowest staffing level in 12 years at the department.

[gotbeer]

19 hours ago, Taylor said:

$200 seems reasonable for what I assume is a 3 or 4 bedroom home.

We have a one bedroom apartment, and I'm pretty sure it would cost $125 or so to have it cleaned.

 

Well, you do have cats.   So make that $250.

[Blarg]

Los Angeles is going to become a shit hole of crime. Counting down the years before we can move out of LA County. 

[Tank]

4 hours ago, Redondo said:

Here are the crimes you can get away with under Los Angeles' new D.A.

As of Tuesday, many misdemeanor cases will be declined or dismissed prior to arraignment unless "factors for considerations" exist. The list of offenses includes trespassing, disturbing the peace, a minor in possession of alcohol, driving without a license, driving with a suspended license, making criminal threats, drug and paraphernalia possession, being under the influence of a controlled substance, public intoxication, loitering to commit prostitution and resisting arrest.

In addition, prosecutors will not seek the death penalty and those accused of misdemeanors and low-level felonies will be referred to community-based programs. 

For juveniles, those accused of misdemeanors will no longer be prosecuted.

"Our prosecutorial approach should be biased towards keeping youth out of the juvenile justice system and when they must become involved, our system must employ the “lightest touch” necessary in order to provide public safety," Gascon said in another order. 

Gascon's office will also decline to seek bail for anyone charged with a misdemeanor or non-violent crime and will end the use of sentencing enhancements.

The LAPD is facing a proposed $150 million budget cut, which the city approved in July and which will lead to the lowest staffing level in 12 years at the department.

this is lunacy. they're giving license to people to do whatever the hell they want. no emphasis (again) on changing behavior. 

my brother is buying a place in the desert, and it's big enough for us to join him. this looks like a good list of reasons why we should.

[Taylor]

6 minutes ago, Tank said:

this is lunacy. they're giving license to people to do whatever the hell they want. no emphasis (again) on changing behavior. 

You should read The New Jim Crow. It explains why simply educating people to "change their behavior" doesn't work when the system perpetuates oppression. 

6 minutes ago, Tank said:

my brother is buying a place in the desert, and it's big enough for us to join him. this looks like a good list of reasons why we should.

Palm Desert? Definitely not a bad place to live. The winters have pristine weather.

[Adam]

4 minutes ago, Taylor said:

Palm Desert? Definitely not a bad place to live. The winters have pristine weather.

Rub' Al Khali

[AngelsLongBall]

2 hours ago, Tank said:

this is lunacy. they're giving license to people to do whatever the hell they want. no emphasis (again) on changing behavior. 

my brother is buying a place in the desert, and it's big enough for us to join him. this looks like a good list of reasons why we should.

Legitimizing the homeless populations. But willing to bet if you have anything to lose, you will get charged. Walter Sobchek is gonna blow a gasket

[gotbeer]

L.A. paying $130K for 8-ft-by-8-ft shed in bid to house homeless people

Tax dollars hard at work.