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    Default Why are there so many strip clubs in Portland?

    Found this thread on another forum -

    http://www.city-data.com/forum/portl...rip-clubs.html

    Portland has more strip clubs per capita than any other city in the US. Is there enough money to go around for all these girls? Is it a profitable profession there or is there too much competition?

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    Default Re: Why are there so many strip clubs in Portland?

    As long as the clubs are marketing and there are paying customers showing up then there's always enough money to go around.
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    Default Re: Why are there so many strip clubs in Portland?

    I assumed b/c the state constitution is so supportive of the club's right to exist, a lot of clubs are there whether they are profitable or not. Some of these PDX bars are as dumpy as all get out.

    Also Portland is a port city, which is always good for nightlife/bar culture.

    edit to add- some of those clubs are fronts for other activity...don't be naive..

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    Default Re: Why are there so many strip clubs in Portland?

    Oregon has a very liberal 1st amendment allowing for the "Freedom of expression" which includes public nudity and artistic expressions of sexuality. We are a sex positive culture that embraces LGBTQ and kink lifestyles and have state laws to protect those who engage in these lifestyles. We are a tourist destination year round and host many conventions and festivals throughout the year, meaning Strip clubs aren't dependent on locals for their continued existence.

    We also have the most breweries of any city in the world. We are a state that values leisure, recreation, personal freedom of expression, health and the environment. We are also one of the least religious states in the US (I think Vermont is the least religious, but Oregon is close).

    Unlike places like Las Vegas where nearly nude images of women are pervasive, our strip clubs and adult businesses are pretty low key so you don't feel assaulted with sexual imagery at every turn. Sometimes it's difficult to tell the difference between a strip club and brew pub just by looking at the exterior.

    the second biggest newspaper in the state puts out an annual strip club guide, much like other papers feature golf courses or nightclubs.

    http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-22104-strip-club-guide-2014-our-favorite-clubs-from-a-to-z.html


    Exotic dancing and strip clubs have been tried in Oregon courts over and over. Unless the citizens want to re-write the 1st amendment to the state constitution (not likely. Every one love a liberal freedom of expression law) strip clubs (and jack shacks and lingerie modeling studios) are here to stay.

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