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When Norma Jean ran for office in 1986, she wanted to make a statement which expressed her libertarian views that each individual owns his or her own body, and that the government does not have the right to legislate the morality or private behavior of consenting adults. What better way than to say it with her own body? She was prepared for any verbal attacks from her opponents who might claim that she was using "cheesecake" to solicit votes. During a press conference at which her posters were unveiled, she quipped, "If I have the 'cheesecake,' my opponents (being male) have the 'beef' and it's all 'bull'!" She used humor throughout her campaign to disarm those who might criticize the Libertarian Party for endorsing a prostitute candidate for office "What's the difference between a prostitute and a politician? There are SOME things that a prostitute won't do for money. . . " Even though she often made light of the political system, she was serious about the issues she supported, issues beyond the decriminalization of prostitution. She did not get elected but did receive over 100,000 votes- which was not bad considering she was a convicted felon hooker. She noted somewhat ironically that if she had been elected, she could have pardoned herself and would not have had to spend 18 months in prison. |
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