Posted May 18, 2022 Not sure where to put this PSA but Colorado seems the spot. After three years of a Springs tv station being on a mission relative to amp's the Springs passed a new law that establishes an annual permit and fee, lays out things that are not allowed like employees living on premises etc., and things that are required like licensed masseuse, and most importantly gives LE the right to enter at pretty much any time to inspect and check for compliance. The intent is to close down the 34 amp's in town and stop the for real, actual trafficking going on in many if not most of them. More info here: https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2022/05/10/tuesday-the-colorado-springs-city-council-unanimously-voted-to-pass-a-law-aimed-at-shutting-down-illicit-massage-parlors/ It appeared that what would happen was for the amp's to relocate just outside the city as happened in a couple locations up north. But the state has passed and I assume Polis will sign a law giving counties the legal authority to pass the same or similar laws with the same intent, see here: https://www.coloradopolitics.com/legislature/house-panel-oks-bill-to-crack-down-on-illicit-massage-parlors-in-colorado/article_5b0593ce-aba3-11ec-92a5-cf7020bf67d5.html The new regs apply to all massage parlors, not just amps. The main intent - elimination of real trafficking, as in forced or coerced participation by the ladies- is IMO a very good thing, but as usual may have effect on other establishments as well. If multiple cities and counties join the trend expect amp's to become an endangered species and a possible minor flood of Asian "agencies" figuring out another way to carry on the practices. But for those that frequent them be aware of the implications. More importantly an FYI and suggestion to become familiar with the requirements for those who frequent and/or those who operate legitimate massage establishments with or without happy endings, no trafficking. Be safe out there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2022 For what it's worth, there's far less human trafficking (or any non-consensual activity) going on at these establishments than grandstanding politicians would have you believe. Read anything Elizabeth Nolan Brown has written on this subject, for example https://reason.com/2020/02/02/massage-parlor-panic/. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ivan128 said: For what it's worth, there's far less human trafficking (or any non-consensual activity) going on at these establishments than grandstanding politicians would have you believe. Read anything Elizabeth Nolan Brown has written on this subject, for example https://reason.com/2020/02/02/massage-parlor-panic/. There is little to no doubt that some degree was happening at many of the Springs locations. I have not personally frequented any of them and have no personal knowledge, so I will not argue the degree or number. Merely providing factual information that may be of interest to some who may have missed the legal changes. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2022 Human trafficking for the sex trade gets the press (sex sells), and yet it is but a fraction (<20%) of the total picture. https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/human-trafficking-numbers 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Bit Banger said: Human trafficking for the sex trade gets the press (sex sells), and yet it is but a fraction (<20%) of the total picture. https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/human-trafficking-numbers Yes "only" 20 percent. But 20 percent of almost 25 million is 5 million. I see no point in trying to minimize 5 million as "but a fraction" and strongly suspect the percentages are higher in amps. Regardless, as I already stated the point of posting the thread was simply PSA to bring the changes to the attention of any who might be affected by the changes in law regarding massage businesses. I would suggest a different thread if the desire is to discuss the whole subject of 'trafficking." I have no interest in either accusing or defending amps in this forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted May 20, 2022 And my point was that the press, LEOs, & therefore public get all excited about this 20%, while sweeping the other 80% (20 million souls) under the rug, The socialite laments the plight of a sex worker with nails buffed by some gal whose lifestyle is that of an AMP hostess, wearing threads manufactured in some sweat shop on a stage built by labor picked up at the local DIY big box. By doing so she inspires the passage of laws which have more impact on the consensual sex trade than trafficking victims. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
