HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) announced today that he is collecting petition signatures for residents who oppose a recent legislative proposal that seeks to legalize prostitution in Illinois. Meier says the threat to women and young girls will skyrocket if penalties for prostitution are eliminated.
“Illinois Democrats will go to any length to increase revenue, even if it means putting our women and girls at risk.” said Meier. “They will not stop at anything to find new things to tax, and this is just too far. I am so disturbed by this proposal, but I’m more concerned for the safety of women of all ages. I worry for the increase of sexual assault and human trafficking that will stem from this radical proposal.”
Rep. Meier wants to know his constituents’ opinions on this topic. He announced a petition on his website for residents to express their opposition to legalized prostitution.
“I genuinely want to know what my constituents think on legalizing prostitution. That’s why I’m launching a petition drive,” said Meier. “I hope to be able to present the 109th District’s opposition to this dangerous legislation to the legislators who support this movement, so they can see that their agenda has no business in Southern Illinois.”
Meier’s petition to oppose the legalization of prostitution in Illinois can be found at the following link: https://www.ilhousegop.org/meier_no_to_legal_prostitution_petition