Friday, September 12, 2008

Auctioning off one's virginity

What is your opinion of auctioning off one’s virginity? It is really ridiculous! I read this news from net today that a 22-year-old woman in the US is openly auctioning her virginity. Why? Hmmm… She wants to pay for her college debts (she has obtained a college degree in women’s studies) and wants start a master's degree in marriage and family therapy. This is an issue about sex and morality. There are people supported her in this auction and thought that it was "empowering” while other people suspected her motives. The 22-year-old woman said, "I don't think auctioning my virginity will solve all my problems. But it will create some financial stability. I'm ready for the controversy; I know it will come along. I'm ready to do this." And she added, "We live in a capitalist society. Why shouldn't I be allowed to capitalize on my virginity?". She is hoping the bidding will strike $1 million. EBay rejected her auction as it is against the rules. The auction will happen at a Nevada brothel, the Moonlite Bunny Ranch where her sister works for paying her college debts.

Many people think that this is prostitution while other people think that this is an empowering and awesome idea. I could hardly believe that this woman actually auctioning off her virginity. I would say that this is absurd and bizarre. “Is she really still a virgin or not?”.

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