Source: Fox News
Summary
Michael Allen, a Republican candidate for Colorado attorney general, criticized a Democratic proposal to legalize prostitution, saying it would “open the floodgates” to human trafficking. The bill, introduced by Democratic state Sens. Nick Hinrichsen and Lisa Cutter and Reps. Lorena García and Rebekah Stewart, would “decriminalize adult commercial sexual activity.” Allen argued that the bill would make Colorado “the leader in the entire country on legalized prostitution” and would not solve any issues in the state. He also stated that prostitution is a natural outgrowth of human trafficking and that Colorado is seeing record highs in human trafficking victims.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Michael Allen, a Republican candidate, criticized the Democratic proposal, using strong language to express his opposition. He warned that the bill would “open the floodgates” to human trafficking and make Colorado “the leader in the entire country on legalized prostitution.” The bill sponsors did not respond to requests for comment. Allen’s criticism of the bill is part of his campaign to become the first Republican elected attorney general in over a decade. The debate around the bill highlights the differing views on criminal justice reform in Colorado. The fact that the bill has stalled in the state legislature for now does not mean the issue is resolved.
Author: Evan Null
