The last entry reminded me of a more local story — some strip clubs had a charity event where the dancers wanted to raise money for a charity. Then ended up with a check for $4,300, but unsurprisingly, nobody wanted to take it. Having known at least one person who’s worked as a stripper, I wonder if the social stigma (and thus poor regulation) contributes to the poor working conditions for many strippers. It’s certainly a major viewpoint in the debate on prostitution. Only in San Francisco, however, would there be activists trying to legalize prostitution.
Contrary to popular belief, the word “hooker” did not originate with General Hooker, the infamous Civil War figure whose soldiers frequented every brothel on the long march home. Another one of my cherished jewels of knowledge destroyed by the harsh reality of accurate history. Next thing you know, they’ll be telling me Columbus didn’t discover America.
An Ergodic Walk 