Amsterdam To Shutter Some Coffee Shops, Brothels

American Voices • World • sex • drugs • ISSUE 44•51 • Dec 12, 2008

In an effort to stem organized crime, Amsterdam announced that it would be closing many of its brothels and marijuana-friendly cafes. What do you think?

“Amsterdam will still have plenty of fun things to do. Like visit the Anne Frank House.”
Violet Secor –
Systems Analyst
“I hope the government provides assistance to those who will be unemployed. Otherwise, some of them might be forced into a life of prostitution or drug-dealing.”
Curtis Dunford –
Pilot
“I guess I'll just have to stick to getting high and hiring prostitutes here in Ohio.”
David Damanskis –
Construction Worker

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