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Virgins For Sale

By The Daily Dish
Apr 19 2008, 1:53 AM ET

A grim story from India:

A roadside cluster of young girls, heavily made-up and dressed beautifully, attract the attention of travelers in passing "vehicles. The girls' maidenheads are offered for sale to the highest bidder.Nita (pic) is a pretty 13-year-old virgin who will follow her four sisters into the prostitution trade. One sister said Nita is particularly pretty and should command a high price. And Nita is willing, saying she doesn't like housework.Nita's family is one of 59 who populate the roadside collection, all members of the Bedia tribe."



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