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hugitout  ·  4283 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: New York Cops Will Arrest You for Carrying Condoms

I get that loitering can be a legit problem, but standing outside for half an hour? Poor girl was likely just waiting for a drive from someone! I think that "loitering for the purpose of prostitution" is just the name of the crime she is charged for, not an upgraded loitering charge. I could be wrong here, its just my interpretation. There has got to be a few human rights violations here. Keeping a condom in my wallet should not be a crime. Carrying change in my pocket, ditto. Would these charges really hold up in court?