NY Post Takes On "Illicit" Massage Parlors

[+ Lucky]

Saying that there are more "illicit" massage parlors in the 5 boroughs than there are Starbucks (629) the Post writes about what happens at these parlors:

https://nypost.com/2021/09/26/illegal-massage-parlors-outnumber-starbucks-in-nyc/

[KeepItReal]

2 hours ago, Lucky said:

Saying that there are more "illicit" massage parlors in the 5 boroughs than there are Starbucks (629) the Post writes about what happens at these parlors:

https://nypost.com/2021/09/26/illegal-massage-parlors-outnumber-starbucks-in-nyc/

We've known for years that the only way to stop trafficking is to legalize and regulate.  It takes away the incentives that drive the behavior of these pimps and provide protections for those that choose a career in body work. Sadly it seems we are still far from accepting the facts, but rather prefer to stick with dogma and disinformation.  

[Lfeegrin]

I’m honestly surprised and disappointed to still see articles like this in 2021. In NYC too! It’s ironic how the article points out that there are more massage parlors than Starbucks. Which I guess would mean there are more people out there wanting services than coffee…so there is definitely a demand. 100% agree with the above poster. Legalize and regulate it. 

[+ FrankR]

2 hours ago, Lfeegrin said:

I’m honestly surprised and disappointed to still see articles like this in 2021. In NYC too! It’s ironic how the article points out that there are more massage parlors than Starbucks. Which I guess would mean there are more people out there wanting services than coffee…so there is definitely a demand. 100% agree with the above poster. Legalize and regulate it. 

“If I had not been a WorldWE youth leader, making videos and educating kids about these issues, I’m not sure I would have picked up on what was happening in the way I did,” he continued.”

Reads to me as: “I went in there with an agenda…”  Remember the expression: If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail.  Reading this with a healthy level of scepticism would be advised.

[pubic_assistance]

So...his mom "just happens" to be a founder of an anti sex trafficking organization and he "just happened" to wander in for a sports massage.

I am filing this under: Don't piss on my leg and tell me it's raining.

Cute kid. Call me when he's ripe.

[Aardvark]

On 9/27/2021 at 6:25 AM, Lfeegrin said:

I’m honestly surprised and disappointed to still see articles like this in 2021. In NYC too! It’s ironic how the article points out that there are more massage parlors than Starbucks. Which I guess would mean there are more people out there wanting services than coffee…so there is definitely a demand. 100% agree with the above poster. Legalize and regulate it. 

Well, I can make better coffee for cheaper at home.  Until Sharper Image comes out with a massage chair that can blow me....

😜

[edinbrooklyn]

New York Post is not going to do justice to this complex story. Shitty rag.  They’re just pulling on raw emotions.

[+ nycman]

Too funny that The Post is running with this story. 

Truth be told, it’s more than likely The Post that’s the "slooge rag" covering the floor in most of these places. 

[+ sniper]

On 9/27/2021 at 6:25 AM, Lfeegrin said:

I’m honestly surprised and disappointed to still see articles like this in 2021. In NYC too! It’s ironic how the article points out that there are more massage parlors than Starbucks. Which I guess would mean there are more people out there wanting services than coffee…so there is definitely a demand. 100% agree with the above poster. Legalize and regulate it. 

Pretty sure Starbucks has more customers, given they can provide their service in like 1% of the time for a massage....

[+ Lucky]

The Post is notorious for pix of very scantily-clad women. They indulge in the lowest of gossip. But I read it every day!

[marylander1940]

On 9/27/2021 at 6:25 AM, Lfeegrin said:

I’m honestly surprised and disappointed to still see articles like this in 2021. In NYC too! It’s ironic how the article points out that there are more massage parlors than Starbucks. Which I guess would mean there are more people out there wanting services than coffee…so there is definitely a demand. 100% agree with the above poster. Legalize and regulate it. 

Good point but I think is all about the price. Folks might not want to pay a $2+ coffee but want a $60 hand job and hopefully more. 

I doubt the there are more illegal massager parlors than Starbucks... unless there's one in each block. 

[Wanderoz]

Does the kid realize how stupid his mother has made him look?

Talk about an exploitive mother?

Edited September 28, 2021 by Wanderoz