India sex workers demand rights (Click the title for a link to the article)

I see no reason why their profession should not be legalized. In a country of over a Billion people where every one of any age is expected to see nothing but PG-13 Moves and Programming and entertainment, I don't see a point in suppressing the only profession that meets the peoples human needs.

Although I am ALL FOR THESE SEX WORKERS RIGHTS, the only issue that bothers be is their health. I am not sure if they will be able to do the trade in a healthy and sound way. Most of the STD's and HIV cases arise cause of unsafe sex practices. I would put these workers on a pre-requisite health counseling and health practice course work before issuing any licenses and rights.