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Below is a letter to the editor from today's AM Costa Rica from a guy in Portland. Don't know if he belongs to us, but I'm thinking we shouldn't be kicking a sleeping dog. Some will disagree. Wile Coyote

Self-proclaimed sex tourist defends prostitution here

Dear A.M. Costa Rica:

I travel to Costa Rica and consider myself a "Sex Tourist."

I love the ecotourism, beaches, parks, casinos, bars, and I especially love the Costa Rican people.

Prostitution is a Latin tradition, as in most foreign countries, dating back 100s of years.

I know most Americans think prostitution is evil and dirty, but 29 woman have died this year because of domestic violence in Costa Rica and thousands in the U.S.A., but no prostitutes have died from violence that I know of in Costa Rica.

I'm aware there is AIDS in Costa Rica, but the statistics are below the norm. Safe sex is recommended.

In Costa Rica there are massage parlors, bordellos, bars and casinos. I found them to be clean, well managed, with no fear for my safety and, most importantly, the girl's safety.

The working women are happy as most Costa Rican people are. They have broad smiles and fun loving. As for the experience, it was not just about sex, it was the enjoyment of being with a young woman (over 18) for an hour and having that human touch.

The girls make good money, and earn $10-$100 an hour and more. The average secretary in Costa Rica makes $1.50 US$ an hour.

Many women are single mothers that support their mothers, fathers, and other family members. Sex tourism brings in 20-30 percent of American hard dollars, and Costa Rica needs all the dollars it can get to support its people.

Moralists will tell you how repugnant prostitution is, but prostitutes in Costa Rica go to bed at night with food in their stomachs, bills paid, a feeling of security, and their Ch*ldren have shoes on there feet.

Sex is an important of part of our mental health as we all need physical contact with other people.

If you are a male, please understand that you are dealing with human souls. Don't be loud, violent, or
mean spirited. The working girls are goddesses from heaven.

How many times have you passed a women or man on the street and wondered what it would be like to be with that person. Well, in Costa Rica you can experience that for a small price.

Do not solicit prostitutes off the street for your own security and because of the new solicitation laws.

I wish the Costa Rican government would show the working girls a little more kindness and respect. The government seems to be ashamed of the fact that Costa Rica has prostitutes. Costa Rica is such a utopia in so many ways.

If you have sex with minors, anyone under the age of 18, and if you get arrested, you may spend the remainder of your life in a rat-infested prison.

I wish the U.S.A. and the world would understand if you have a horny male population you are asking for trouble and its part of the reason 9 out of 10 sexual crimes are committed by men in the world. Hopefully, Costa Rica will always keep this fine old Latin tradition and refine it towards wholesomeness and safety for both working girls and customers.

I look forward to my next trip to Costa Rica for the people, beaches, parks, casinos, and that human touch that we can't have in the good old U.S.A. All we can do here is read our Bibles and prepare for the next war.

In conclusion, please keep an open mind and understand that there is a different culture in Costa Rica. It's important to understand that it's all about financial security in Costa Rica, and that is why age doesn't matter.

Most guidebooks say that San José is a place to avoid, but I found it lots of fun with all the casinos, shopping, museums, sports, culture, and a whole bunch of fun loving girls.


John Nutter
Portland, Maine


EDITOR'S NOTE; Mr. Nutter is entitled to his opinion, but there is prostitution in the United States although such activity is illegal everywhere except in one Nevada county.

Wilecoyote,

Totally agree with you. When I read that this morning I thought to myself what is wrong with this guy.

We certainly can think of ourselves as sex tourist but keep it to ourself. Writing to a newspaper and proclaiming it only adds fuel to the fire of those who oppose mongering and are always trying to stoke the flames higher and higher.

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Pura Vida
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four
essential food groups:
alcohol, caffeine, sugar and fat.
Alex Levine

DD, I said the same thing after reading this. Can any 'good' come from an article like this??? I agree.......Let sleeping dogs lie.......

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

The article is wrong. AS one who knows, prostituion is legal in TEN counties here in good old neveada, not one. Bat.

Nutter should shorten his name. "NUT " suits him just fine. There is no need to rub this in peoples faces. It will only serve to ruin things for himself and others.

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My life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming...." MAN....WHAT A RIDE!!!!"

How many times must it be said.....

What goes on in Costa Rica needs to stay in Costa Rica


PIDD

'NUFF SAID! SALUTE PIDD!

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You ALWAYS have an option ....... "NEXT" !!!

This board would cease to exist.

Many posters here seem to revel in their exploits while in CR. How many did you do? How many have you done? What kind of a deal did you get?
TLN or una hora ? Cuanto dolares ? etc. etc. ...

CR has so much more to offer. Great fishing, scuba diving, surfing, ecology, beaches, and yes museums. Stop by the Arts center and see whats happening. Opera or music can be found. Great theatre too. Not to mention the variety of food and restaurants. The coffee is some of the best I have ever had. Look at the variety of agriculture; from tropical plants to fruits and vegetables. The unspoiled architecture with the signs still present of the revolution.

The Costa Ricans are proud and freindly people. Sure prostitution is legal but the country offers so much more. And I am thankful for it.

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Patriot: Ice Road Trucking through the Bearing Sea to recovery

Give me a break. San Jose is a dump.

If it wasn't for the legality of the working girls, it would be no different than San Antonio, Texas.

Will echo Pidd's statement: Why do some guys have to run their mouths just like they do about Vegas and fishing trips.....As this board has stated many times, KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT


I also consider myself a sex tourist, although for myself and traveling friends we spend very little if any time in dowtown SJ (well maybe to eat at Mariscar) and have found getting out of the city and exploring the countrIes many attractions, fishing, beaches, volcanoes, etc. especially with a pretty girl is what I have come to believe this country is all about....ENJOY.....

"Silence is golden"



CG

Because that's MY OPINION.

And if you feel that I shouldn't be able to express MY OPINION because it doesn't agree with YOUR OPINION, then I suggest you take it up privately with Admin1. Because I've paid my admission ticket just as you have.

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You can check out any time you like,
But you can never leave.

costa ricains are friendly but not your friend this country is full of cheats theives nd liars. they are number three in world for robberies. everyone here just wants a handout. The favorite saying here is "digame plata"

Interesting, Davey...

Digame plata means "tell me money." You sure they're not asking you to "GIVE" them money?

Couldn't resist,
CRFan

corrected

Actually, CRFan, to be absolutely precise "dígame plata" means "tell me silver". To say "give me the money" it would be "déme el dinero". Sorry I couldn't resist.