Do You Agree That Public Order Crimes Such As Prostitution And Illegal Gambling Are Victimless Crimes

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3. Do you agree that public order crimes such as prostitution and illegal gambling are “victimless” crimes? Why or why not? Yes, prostitution and illegal gambling is victimless crimes. It’s more about the willingness that a person wants to commit those activities. Let me reiterate, exhibiting a person’s biological, social and personal motivations develops, how a person’s point of view is towards prostitution and illegal gambling, regardless of what the law is. The level of diversity currently in society I believe is creating a moral breakdown where committing petty acts are not even thought of and are more for one’s personal gain. To Exhibit, making money by selling your body to another, to receiving sexual excitement, to the thrill of possible

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