Almost everyone does it. A girl will stay with a guy for financial security even if she's not attracted to him, and guys continue to give them what they want so long as the sex (or promise of sex) is there.
The only type of laws I feel are needed is where children are involved, human trafficking and anything related to fear and violence forcing someone into this business.
"Street pimps" give guys like me and madams a bad name. I am not fond of the title "pimp," as it makes you into the stereotype of a street hustler who exploits women. In fact, all of the girls who work for my agency come to me. I've never directly recruited my girls.
Tony Lance Chiu, Philadelphia
The right Rx for teaching
As a teacher of 43 years, I know it's rare to see an article on education from writers who really "get it."
Christman and Jolley's Research for Action proposal (Sept. 8) for a mix of veteran and novice teachers chosen by the best principals for the hardest-to-staff schools, and improved conditions for those teachers are indeed the prerequisites for an equitable education for all students. But without those improved conditions to let these teachers work their magic, their talent will go to waste or they will leave.
Edwin H. Smith, Philadelphia
