Amsterdam To Shutter Some Coffee Shops, Brothels

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Amsterdam To Shutter Some Coffee Shops, Brothels

December 12, 2008 | ISSUE 44•51

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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