No, it has existed since the beginning of human civilization, and it isn't going anywhere. It would never work. Even the Third Reich didn't ban prostitution. In fact, from the time Hitler and the NSDAP took power until the outbreak of the war, the number of brothels(with the consent of the government) in Germany steadily increased, and they even had brothels in some of the larger internment camps such as Auschwitz.    It should be legal but regulated by the government, to see that it doesn't get completely out of control. Prostitution, porno shops and strip clubs should be restricted to certain inner-city, red light districts, like they have in Amsterdam. Areas where no decent person would be hanging around in the first place. And the people involved in prostitution and porn should be regularly tested for STDs. Also, all prostitutes should be registered with the state, to make sure that they are of legal age, that they are legal citizens of the state, and to ensure that they are involved with the prostitution/porn business by their own choice and not being forced into it.    Porn and prostitution should be restricted to designated red light districts and to the internet, and never be allowed to become mainstream.     I also think that trashy, degenerate, raunchy television shows like Desperate Housewives and Sex In the City should be banned! I think there is too much sex on network TV, it is unhealthy for society. This sort of thing should be kept more underground, but not illegal. Giving someone prison time or a death sentence for possession of a Penthouse or Hustler magazine is patently absurd.