"His hobby horse over at anarchopragmatisme seems to be the vileness of statism applied to the criminalization of so-called vices, including the flesh trade."
I love it! You're absolutely right on this!
Maybe commercial sex is profane, but criminalize commercial sex is fucking insane.
"I should point out that I don't have any opinions whatsoever of the ethical or unethical nature of any kind of sexual conduct. Sacred and profane, to me, is not analogous to ethical and unethical."
Great! That's the main reason why your position is not retarded. I think bringing sex exchange of services or money is not anti-ethical, but it may be profane, referring to your definition.
"Friendship is sacred. Networking is profane."
I fully agree! 🙂 Networking is a creature of capitalism.