What if Someone Sold You?

Often times, we as humans are guilty of having a preconceived idea of what a “pimp” or “sex trafficker” may look or act like. In an article published by CNN, these make believe ideas are shut down within the first sentence. It’s proof that human sex trafficking is quite literally happening in our backyards. The article states, “A pastor, a state trooper and a convicted sex offender were among 1,000 people arrested in a month-long period trying to sell or buy sex across the country” (Chavez, 2017). See what I mean by we have an idea of what they may be like? Then the article starts with a pastor?! I was blown away, and immediately scared for my generation and those to follow. How is someone supposed to know whom they can trust when pastors and state troopers are among those buying and selling sex? For more information on the effects of Human Trafficking: CNN Freedom Project “Trafficking is a grav...