>Hey, Doug,
>
>Lots of people have substance abuse problems. Some of them are sex workers.
>Others work on Wall Street, or at McDonalds, or in your local independent
>bookstore. Some people who sruggle with addiction are teachers and doctors.
>
>Also, lots of sex workers, who may work outdoors or indoors, do not
>have issues
>with substance abuse.
>
>The above statements are facts.
>
>And, yes, people do like to get paid for their work, but sex
>workers, like other
>human beings, do things other than work. Some of them volunteer
>their time and
>energy to projects like trying to change the consciousness of ignorant and
>judgemental people like you.
>
>And, yes, I agree with you, people who can volunteer are often of a leisure
>class, and so, with an entirely unpaid staff, we do struggle to diversify
>$pread, a fledgling publication advocating for the rights of sex
>workers of all
>kinds.
>
>If you have any further questions regarding the realities of the sex industry,
>feel free to contact me.
>
>Sincerely,
>Raven Strega
>Senior Editor
>$pread Magazine