Randy Cassingham's Blog

Posted by Steve, Louisville KY on January 20, 2009:

I was a cab driver in Louisville KY some years back. A surprisingly "busy" town during conventions, Derby Week or especially the first weekend after "Basic" at near-by Fort Knox. I often had Hookers or their customers as fares.

I knew of two "houses" in town (there were probably more), and occasionally took someone there on request. Usually got a good tip, and a small reward from the "house" (only money). According to the "Girls" that I occasionally carried, both houses had a arrangement that allowed the girls to see who the customer was before they were seen. Nothing fancy; a row of plants, a metal screen. It is bad for everybody: the house, the customer, and the girl, to meet ones father, minister, or even neighbor.

Unlike Nevada, in Kentucky it was illegal. But you would never know it by looking. Twenty odd years ago, the houses, at least, were left alone. I've no idea who they were paying, or even if.

Posted by Neeltje, Namibia on January 22, 2009:

I rather enjoy this story. Me and my boyfriend also have that kind of relationship where we can share everything. Some of our friends think it is strange when I show him a sexy of skimpy dressed girl. Between the 2 of us we miss nothing and it is quit fun. If ever we get the chance to see a brothel or stripshow, I will be next to him. I'll probably cheer louder than him in any way.

Posted by Nick, Tri-Cities, WA on January 23, 2009:

I know it's an older post, but for those that argue AGAINST the statement that "morality can not be legislated," I think you might be misunderstanding the difference between legislating morality and having laws that enforce existing morals. Ask yourself this: Which came first, the law or the moral issue?

Murder and stealing have been immoral since at least the days of the Old Testament. The law was created later to enforce that morality and punish those who commit the act anyway. On the other hand, prostitution, gambling, smoking marijuana, etc. were common and accepted (if not necessarily welcomed) even within the last century. But the government has since TOLD US that these acts are illegal and therefore immoral, despite the fact that they don't affect the vast majority and most people today couldn't care less that they happen. See the difference?

Posted by Kris, Dayton Nevada on March 4, 2009:

As a former Bunny Ranch hooker, I can honestly say that you were treated to the "old show." I, too, took people on tours that ended in my bedroom. And I talked about the wonders of legal prostitution. You are (sort of) correct when you say that brothel life is not as stressful as street-walking. However, there are a whole host of other stresses that enter the picture when you're in a sales environment such as the one I was in at the Bunny Raunch. (No, not a typo) A boss who routinely, if you'll pardon my brashness, sticks his dick in the cash register; demeaning, meddlesome management, stupid film crews who are trying their best to SCRIPT a REALITY show, and drugs by the ton. No thanks. Never again. Two years was long enough.

- Kris (formerly Lexi Lovelace from "CatHouse: Season 2" and "CatHouse: The Musical)

Posted by Jay Tucson, AZ on March 20, 2009:

No need to be grandiloquent in you article... squalid??? Honestly? You're blogging on the internet, not writting your third dissertation on the machanics of human behaviour. Granted you're in Mensa, go ahead and pat yourself on the back for passing a test, but put the thesaurus away for about 10 minutes and just go with a simple yet very meanful word, like dirty perhaps.

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Hey, if your readers are idiots, then by all means you should "writ" down to them with simple words. Me, I respect my readers' intelligence and use the best, most "meanful" word for what I'm trying to say. That's what I've been doing for nearly 15 years now, and I'm not going to change for some semi-literate simpleton who doesn't even subscribe to my newsletter. -rc

Posted by Christopher, Nevada on March 25, 2009:

I'm saddened that Jay from Tuscon found the word "squalid" so pretentious. I guess some people aren't used to using a reasonably varied vocabulary.

Posted by Doug, Georgia on April 8, 2009:

I guarantee, the two oldest professions in the history of the world are flourishing just fine without any problems from this downward spiraling economy.

The other of course being... morticians.

Posted by Garrett, BC,Canada on April 14, 2009:

Hmmm..what's wrong with this sentence from Jay of Tucson,Arizona? "You're blogging on the internet, not writting your third dissertation on the machanics of human behaviour." Perhaps, a dictionary/thesaurus would do a world of good for him.

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He's so upset at being challenged to think just a tiny bit that he has to lash out and complain. As you saw, I rejected his call to lower my writing to a level where morons could understand it. -rc

Posted by Chris, California on May 25, 2009:

The economy of this country would be considerably improved if we were to grow up and legalize prostitution.

Legitimize the profession, tax it like all other professions, reduce law enforcement expenditure, and stimulate (OK, pun) the construction trade building all those brothels.

In Amsterdam, where they have legalized prostitution, it is reported that there is far less crime and police involvement and that the participants are far more assured of their safety. I guess they are just smarter than we are.

Posted by Jim, Las Vegas NV on May 30, 2009:

Brothels are legal in Nevada only in counties with a population less that 400,000. There are only 25-30 legal brothels in the state.

While "Wendy" may be able to occasionally negotiate fees in the 1000s of dollars, generally we hear of rates more in the range of $500-600/hour for straight sex. The nearest brothels to Las Vegas are in Pahrump (really!) about 90 miles west of LV. When a customer arrives in a taxi or limo from Las Vegas, the driver gets a cash tip from the brothel, about $100, and the rates for brothel services are higher than if they arrive by car.

Brothels have been legal here since the mid 1800s, but are still politically sensitive issues. Except for Clark County (where Las Vegas is) and Washoe County (where Reno is), Nevada is very conservative politically and religiously, and is also quite libertarian, wanting as little government involvement in our lives as possible. Interestingly, the brothel owners association has been lobbying our legislature for years to be taxed like other businesses. How often to you hear of businesses WANTING to be taxed? They feel being taxed like other businesses would legitimize them under the law. That's exactly why, for many years, the legislature has refused to do so, even in the dire financial circumstances our state government finds itself in now.