Did Any Pro-Trumper Actually Read The Teen Vogue Article on Decriminalizing Sex Work?

In late April, Teen Vogue published an article by Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng who argued in favor of the decriminalization of sex work.


For some reason, it took a month and half for any pro-Trump conservative to find out this article existed. But boy are they mad now.


Mark Dice: "Why is a teen magazine promoting prostitution to their 13-year-old readers?"


Lila Rose: "Thousands of little girls are sexually exploited and trafficked every day by manipulative rapists & pimps and @teenvogue is telling them it’s like getting a job at a smoothie shop. Teen Vogue is a sex trafficker’s best friend."


Lisa Boothe: "I can’t believe they would print this filth in a teenage magazine. I am terrified to have kids one day."


Mindy Robinson: "STOP SEXUALIZING OUR CHILDREN!!! Why is “Teen” Vogue even allowed to push pedophilia (sic) grooming bullsh*t like this?"


Carmine Sabia: "Teen Vogue telling teens that prostitution and pornography are fine career choices."


It is readily apparent by these quotes above that none of them actually looked beyond the headline and read the article. Well, for their edification, here is an excerpt:


So, what exactly is sex work? Not all sex workers engage in penetrative sex, though, undeniably, that is a big part of sex work. Sex-worker services between consenting adults may include companionship, intimacy, nonsexual role playing, dancing, escorting, and stripping. These roles are often pre-determined, and all parties should be comfortable with them. Many workers take on multiple roles with their clients, and some may get more physical while other interactions that may have started off as sexual could evolve into emotional and psychological bonding.


The clients who seek sex workers vary, and they’re not just men. The idea of purchasing intimacy and paying for the services can be affirming for many people who need human connection, friendship, and emotional support. Some people may have fantasies and kink preferences that they are able to fulfill with the services of a sex worker.


I find it interesting that as a medical doctor, I exchange payment in the form of money with people to provide them with advice and treatment for sex-related problems; therapy for sexual performance, counseling and therapy for relationship problems, and treatment of sexually transmitted infection. Isn't this basically sex work? I do not believe it is right or just that people who exchange sexual services for money are criminalized and I am not for what I do. Is a medical degree really the right measure of who is deserving of dignity, autonomy, safety in the work place, fair trade and freedom of employment? No. This should not be so. Those who engage in sex work deserve those things, too.


Now one might disagree with Dr. Mofokeng's point of view on whether sex work should be decriminalized, but the notion she is promoting sex trafficking, pedophilia or that anyone should be afraid to have children is just plain dishonest. If these pro-Trump conservatives honestly think that teenagers reading this article will suddenly become escorts clearly don't have a high opinion of young people in the first place. If they afraid of setting a bad example for children they ought to take a look at the behavior of the President they so worship and adore.