It is, and here are my reasons. Francisco Ferrer was

, proves by a wealth of data that the more stringent the methods of
persecution the worse the condition
becomes. Among other data we learn that in France, "in 1560,

Charles IX. abolished
brothels through an edict, but the numbers of prostitutes were only
increased, while many new brothels appeared in unsuspected shapes, and
were more dangerous. In spite of all such legislation, OR BECAUSE OF
IT, there has been no country in which prostitution has played a more
conspicuous part."[6] An educated public opinion, freed from the legal
and moral hounding of the prostitute, can alone help to ameliorate
present conditions. Wilful shutting of eyes and ignoring of the evil as
a social factor of modern life, can but aggravate matters. We must rise
above our foolish notions of "better than thou," and learn to recognize
in the prostitute a product of social

conditions. Such a realization will sweep away the attitude of
hypocrisy, and insure a greater understanding and more humane
treatment. As to a thorough erad