Tri-Cities Talk: Many Not Shocked By Prostitution Charge at Massage Parlor

Welcome to Tri-Cities Talk, where residents of Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles residents weigh in on issues facing the community. 

A story last week about prostitution charges out of Marigold Massage in St. Charles elicited a variety of reactions from readers on the Tri-Cities Patch sites and associated Facebook pages, but most said they weren't surprised.

Take a look at what people had to say and join the conversation in the comments section. 

Lizzy Marie: I'm not shocked...come on, are we really that naive to think that things like this don't happen in our towns? because our towns are better than others? humans are human no matter where they live. We are not immune to illegal activities because our town is fancy. — Geneva Patch Facebook

Nicole Rita: ok, that's just all around creepy! i don't think the business should stay open ... — St. Charles Patch Facebook

Kristen Winnike: There's no reason to be shocked. When I went through massage school our business teacher warned us about "Asian massage" parlors and that they are higher in rate for prostitution stings than other massage clinics. Its bound to happen no matter what town anyone lives in. — Geneva Patch Facebook

Jennifer Reilly: These businesses should not be allowed to operate unless they are employing certified massage therapists. Otherwise the town knows full well what illegal activities will persist. This is not a victimless crime. It's called human trafficking. These women are often lured here with promises of legitimate jobs then find themselves trapped into prostitution. Their passports are taken and they have been found chained to their beds. No town should help this industry along and turn a blind eye as St Charles seems to be doing with the slap on the wrist they gave this massage parlor. — Geneva Patch Facebook

Maureen Haggerty Jordan: You know, I've gone to Jewel at 10 o'clock at night and have seen the "Massage Parlor" still open and thought if it was a legitimate massage parlor, it wouldn't be open so late. — Geneva Patch Facebook

Holy Moly: It takes two! Hopefully there will be some probing of records to penalize those who showed up expecting more than a massage. Disappointing. — St. Charles Patch site

ABT1820: Get rid of these nasty places. They are popping up all over the tri-cities. Randall Road, DOWNTOWN Geneva, St Charles on 64. ICK. — Geneva Patch site

medina: No place should hire a therapist who isn't licensed! Massage therapy is a serious practice and helps rid pain in so many people that cant be helped with medicine. — St. Charles Patch site

So what's your take? Tell us in the comments. 

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