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RyuLion · 12-17-2007, 12:41 PM

Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:27pm EST

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The city of Amsterdam announced plans Monday to clean up its infamous "red light" district to fight human trafficking, money laundering and drug abuse and replace prostitutes' windows with upmarket boutiques.

Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen told a news conference he wanted to clamp down on the organized criminals whose growing influence has corrupted the historic city center.

"The romantic picture of the area is outdated if you see the abuses in the sex industry and that is why the council has to act," he said. "We don't want to get rid of prostitution but we do want to cut crime significantly."

Cohen said the city wanted to partially reverse the full legalization of prostitution introduced in the Netherlands in 2000 because it had not achieved its aim of bringing the profession out of the shadows and protecting sex workers.

The city wants to fight forced prostitution by clamping down on pimps and demanding that brothel owners, escort agencies and those who protect prostitutes apply for permits. It also wants the minimum age for prostitutes lifted to 21 from 18.

Prostitutes have plied their wares in the narrow alleys of the old center of Amsterdam for centuries. While they used to attract sailors and merchants in the city's heyday as the heart of a global trading empire, they are now a huge tourist draw.

Deputy mayor Lodewijk Asscher said the city wants to restore a number of historic buildings and reverse the decline of a large central area where brothels, sex clubs and the coffee shops that sell marijuana line the city's canals.

The neon-lit boudoirs that earn about 70 million euros ($100 million) a year should be limited to a few streets while drop-in centers for the homeless and drug addicts are relocated.

http://www.reuters.com/article/oddly...76462920071217

L-Pink · 12-17-2007, 12:44 PM

Just what everyone needs, more upscale boutiques...

martinsc · 12-17-2007, 12:45 PM

Enemator · 12-17-2007, 12:46 PM

Wow...welcome to yesterday's news. Reuters is behing a few months..

Odie · 12-17-2007, 01:04 PM

that won't be good for webmaster access! lmao..

RyuLion · 12-17-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Odie

that won't be good for webmaster access! lmao..

tell me about it..

D Ghost · 12-17-2007, 01:09 PM

Amsterdam is a great city, very relaxed and friendly people

nikki99 · 12-17-2007, 01:11 PM

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

SteveVVS · 12-17-2007, 01:46 PM

No plz not before i visit!!

Scott McD · 12-17-2007, 01:55 PM

Dammit !!

There goes my planned trip to Amsterdam next year...

RyuLion · 12-17-2007, 02:23 PM

there's always Mexico..

Violetta · 12-17-2007, 02:28 PM

that sucks... well, kinda

seeric · 12-17-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RyuLion

there's always Mexico..

G-Rotica · 12-17-2007, 03:44 PM

a sad day indeed

DutchTeenCash · 12-17-2007, 03:55 PM

yeah heard it yday fucked up

the real magoo · 12-17-2007, 04:08 PM

They are getting getting rid of the criminals, not prostitution

directfiesta · 12-17-2007, 04:09 PM

In any circle of people , you say Amsterdam, they say:

- red light district ( whores in windows )
- pot coffee house

Where do these people think it is their duty to " clean up " a well know part of the city ....?

directfiesta · 12-17-2007, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by the real magoo

They are getting getting rid of the criminals, not prostitution

Quote:

Cohen said the city wanted to partially reverse the full legalization of prostitution introduced in the Netherlands in 2000 because it had not achieved its aim of bringing the profession out of the shadows and protecting sex workers.

I am heading back to engrish classes ....

ThreeXes · 12-17-2007, 04:15 PM

D A M N ! Sounds like it is time to elect a new Mayor and Council in Amsterdam!

the real magoo · 12-17-2007, 04:26 PM

well, if they are gonna ban coffee shops and prostitution then why would anyone wanna go to Amsterdam?
To look att the fucking harbour canal?
I don´t think so.

RyuLion · 12-17-2007, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the real magoo

well, if they are gonna ban coffee shops and prostitution then why would anyone wanna go to Amsterdam?
To look att the fucking harbour canal?
I don´t think so.

yeap, when they realize that, hopefully they'll revert..

Reak AGV · 12-17-2007, 04:57 PM

It proberly wont fly anyways

dynastoned · 12-17-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by directfiesta

I am heading back to engrish classes ....

don't be such a douche he probably didn't read the entire thing. in the paragraph before it said this....

Quote:

"The romantic picture of the area is outdated if you see the abuses in the sex industry and that is why the council has to act," he said. "We don't want to get rid of prostitution but we do want to cut crime significantly."

Cyber Fucker · 12-17-2007, 05:03 PM

that's a bad news

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RyuLion ClubDomCash.com Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 32,307	Amsterdam to clean up "Red Light" district Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:27pm EST AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The city of Amsterdam announced plans Monday to clean up its infamous "red light" district to fight human trafficking, money laundering and drug abuse and replace prostitutes' windows with upmarket boutiques. Amsterdam Mayor Job Cohen told a news conference he wanted to clamp down on the organized criminals whose growing influence has corrupted the historic city center. "The romantic picture of the area is outdated if you see the abuses in the sex industry and that is why the council has to act," he said. "We don't want to get rid of prostitution but we do want to cut crime significantly." Cohen said the city wanted to partially reverse the full legalization of prostitution introduced in the Netherlands in 2000 because it had not achieved its aim of bringing the profession out of the shadows and protecting sex workers. The city wants to fight forced prostitution by clamping down on pimps and demanding that brothel owners, escort agencies and those who protect prostitutes apply for permits. It also wants the minimum age for prostitutes lifted to 21 from 18. Prostitutes have plied their wares in the narrow alleys of the old center of Amsterdam for centuries. While they used to attract sailors and merchants in the city's heyday as the heart of a global trading empire, they are now a huge tourist draw. Deputy mayor Lodewijk Asscher said the city wants to restore a number of historic buildings and reverse the decline of a large central area where brothels, sex clubs and the coffee shops that sell marijuana line the city's canals. The neon-lit boudoirs that earn about 70 million euros ($100 million) a year should be limited to a few streets while drop-in centers for the homeless and drug addicts are relocated. http://www.reuters.com/article/oddly...76462920071217 __________________ Adult Biz Consultant A tech head since 1995 See you at AVN 2026

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