text: do you think prostitution should be legalized and that hookers pay taxes like everyone else?   sure do.  i also think they should be required to have regular physicals and std tests in order to be licensed.  then they should have their license suspended or revoked and get thrown in jail for not using condoms.  if a prostitute has (business) sex after being diagnosed with an std, s/he should be prosecuted either for assault or attempted homicide (depending on the disease).  it would be much better regulated if it were legal.