Twitter blew up during an episode of RTE’s latest Reality Bites.
Paying For Sex aired on RTE 2, and followed the debate about decriminalizing prostitution in Ireland.
The show spoke to people from both sides of the argument, including sex workers, and most people tuning in supported making prostitution legal – for the safety of the women working in the industry.
RTE followed sex worker Kate McGrew (previously seen in Connected) and prostitution survivor Rachel Moran as they campaigned tirelessly on opposing sides.
Take a look at how people reacted:
Full decriminalisation of sex work needs to happen so people can unionise, be safe and not live in fear #payingforsex
— Daniel Waugh (@dm_waugh) October 17, 2016
In the end, Rachel Moran doesn’t speak for those of us who were over 18, and worked on street to feed our children. #payingforsex
— Laura Lee (@GlasgaeLauraLee) October 17, 2016
I’m firmly on the regulation side of this debate. #payingforsex
— Aoife (@irishginge) October 17, 2016
Tuning in for #payingforsex documentary on @RTE2. Decriminalisation is the only way to go for the safety of sex workers. #DecrimNI
— DanYELL RoBOOts (@DaniRNI) October 17, 2016
Well done @SWAIIreland keep the discussion on sex wrkers rights open..need more talk on how to reduce harm in sex wrk #payingforsex
— Aoife Smith (@Aoifsmiv) October 17, 2016
I honestly think it’s insane that two consenting adults exchanging money for sex is taboo & illegal. Bodily integrity, y’all. #PayingForSex
— Ruane K (@Ruadhain_K) October 17, 2016
I used to be in the ‘criminalise sex buyers’ camp. Then I spoke to actual sex workers and did some reading up myself #payingforsex
— Tomás Heneghan (@TomasJHeneghan) October 17, 2016
NZ model does not empower women. Full decriminalisation includes legalising pimping too & gives them the power instead #payingforsex
— Ruhama (@RuhamaAgency) October 17, 2016
Fully in support of @LadyGrew and @SWAIIreland on #realitybites . It's time to protect people and decriminalise #payingforsex https://t.co/rOujwX1AKv
— Louise Cannon (@LouiseMCannon) October 17, 2016
