Comprehension difficulty?
Scumbag? Psychiatrist? Respect?
Ok, first off, before anyone jumps down MY throat. Escorts are women, hence human beings, thus worthy of all the respect, compassion and deference we all deserve as human beings. That goes without saying. But I don't think that's what Conolly had in mind when he asked the question. But what's so hard to understand about his question?
I have struggled in the past, with the notion of a woman (or a man) charging others for something that is pleasurable and part of nature... but it is, after all, a provided service. Business with strong emotions and sensations attached. What I struggled with was the promiscuity, the emotional predicament it leaves us in. Many escorts are druggies, many are insecure, many do it for the money it can generate. How often don't we see fabulous new talent coming in, only to see a mere shell left after a year or so?
But I digress. What is so hard to understand about the question? It is a human one. And I think your incredulous reactions are perhaps an indication that you are not quite so secure with the notion yourselves?
I don't often see escorts because I think it is something that I can easily get for free. I don't really like the idea of paying for companionship. And its not just that. Many escorts I have seen were fun in ways other than sexual, and it would pain me to see them go after one hour. I wished they would hang out and have some genuine laughs with me, talk about anything and everything. But an escort is a paid companion, not a true friend... not that it never happens though, but still.
Respect? Yes, I respect them... they have made a choice and they live by it. What of those who jump into it when they hit eighteen years and one second? How many are willing participants? How many realize what they are doing? I certainly didn't have a clue at eighteen. Think about it... hunderds of men touching, licking, grabbing and pounding away at those nubile young bodies... some men will caress, tenderly, affectionately... others will just jump right in, telling themselves "you are mine, girl, I paid for you and I'm going to pound away to my heart's delight". Just because she is paid for, doesn't make her property for an hour or more. You want to respect them? Think about tha next time some fresh barely legal new talent hits the scene.
So, I ask again, what is so hard to understand? Escorting is a touchy issue at best. I don't think nature ever intended it so, yet it is the oldest proffession... go figure. I'm not passing moral judgement here, but I do think alot has to be put aside and tucked away in order to see an escort. Sex was intended for procreation... and, of course, pleasure. An escort is paid to provide the pleasureable aspect. Is it right, wrong? Who knows? But there are issues attached and there is no harm examining them. So, let's not get all indignant, self-righteous and holier than thou about it. More importantly let's not attack one who dares ask the question.