For each arrest, it costs two thousand dollars. “The study notes that police officers arrested 74,550 people for prostitution in the 16 largest American cities in 1985,” which represents $149,100,000 for the prostitution arrest. All residents pay a high price for police protection. We expect a higher arrest rate for violent crimes. These arrests are a disproportionate burden on law enforcement resources, to the point where we cannot afford to continue these illegal “crimes.” We legalize and regulate a ton of businesses that are morally controversial – like gambling, alcohol, tobacco, laptops. dance, and