Patty Kelly's article, “Enough Already, It's Time to Decriminalize Prostitution,” takes the reader on a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Mexico's legalized brothels. Although it is evident that his research and investigation of this social experiment is well defined, its scope is too narrow to gather all the information necessary to support his argument. Kelly begins with a half-analysis of the risks of Elliot Spitzer's infidelity, then continues on a path far too laser-like to see the overall effect on these women; failing to see these prostitutes as real people with a heart and a soul. Instead, it gives the impression that prostitutes are merely commodities bought and sold on the open market, with no sensitivity for their plight. In Kelly's investigation, she neglects to paint a complete picture of what the decriminalization of prostitution will cost humanity, because her investigation ignores society's accepted understanding of the problems that are produced or result from prostitution. No research was cited regarding sexual addiction, the effects on the emotional and physical well-being of prostitutes, or even recognition of the organized criminal element behind prostitution. This article was written on March 14, 2008; just two days after Governor Eliot Spitzer announced his resignation as governor of New York. Kelly misinterprets the unfolding events as public support for his resignation due to an affair with a prostitute. This is clearly not the case. The problems here run much deeper than that. Spitzer broke the law, which constitutes a clear conflict of interest, "massively hypocritical" (Constantine 38), and contrary to the acceptable conduct of a civil society...... middle of paper ..... .business in the human traffic area to fuel demand. Kelly's article raised valid points regarding the safety of prostitutes in a brothel, but there is so much evidence that proves the harmful effects of this experience in other countries that this evidence cannot be ignored. Although some parts of the sex industry may initially see positive results for some workers, the majority would eventually find themselves worse off than before. Due to the illegal nature of this industry and the control exercised by the pimp, the physical and psychological risk to the prostitute, the highly addictive nature of sex and the organized crime which, behind the scenes, orchestrates and controls every aspect of the industry, it is clear that the decriminalization of prostitution would have significant negative effects on society, prostitutes and people suffering from sexual addictions.