This approach legalizes the sale of sexual acts, but makes the purchase of sexual services illegal. Women can get help without being arrested, harassed or worse, and criminal law is used to deter buyers because they fuel the market. Contrary to stereotypes, the average customer is neither a loner nor a loser. In the United States, a significant proportion of buyers who purchase sex frequently have an annual income above $120,000 and are married. Most have college degrees and many have children. In another article, the Times Union comments on the Albany County district attorney's crackdown on prostitution-related crimes. Without an author to attribute the editorial to, credibility is limited, but remains high due to the use of logos and political references. Prostitution is generally considered a minor offense, but prosecutor David Soares