Hi, Madalyn. Thanks for the message. My first reply to this thread was not negative: I posted 115th precinct's contact information, hoping that it would inspire action. As conversation continued and folks were debating about whether or not slavery is a bad thing, I grew inpatient and wrote:
"I think you guys are wasting precious time debating. Everyone agrees that enslavement should be stopped. Many will agree with Jeff that prostitution should be legalized. Just take some action if you don't like it and use this board to mobilize people, instead of blablabla."
Of course, the last sentence could have been written in a more constructive manner. Like what Len wrote:
"JHBG held a town hall meeting with the 115 Precinct Commander last month. ... It’s great to communicate concern online, but it can’t end there."
When "I live here" lectured me, I thought that "yeah, yeah" was the best answer I could give without further fomenting useless argument.
I don't mean further provocation, but I am still underwhelmed by the mobilization. I suppose most people stop by at this board in between coffee breaks. I think there's potential for action, but a lot of energy is being wasted. Since the possible sex trade on Roosevelt is not a cause that I see myself getting involved, I decided to shut my pie hole.
So, no, I have nothing against I live here. I'm sure there are plenty of joyful things I'd see in her/him. We're cool. I am at least. ;-)
