- Question
Should panhandling be illegal?
Panhandling, otherwise known as urban begging, or anybody that begs for money or food, mostly done by homeless individuals, is a present issue. The question that remains is how it should be handled.
Position 1 of 2
Read this position →Yes, panhandling should be illegal
Panhandling can become problematic as panhandlers can become violent if they do not get their way. They also become dependent on the money they obtain without the donator knowing where or on what it was spent.
Position 2 of 2
Read this position →No, panhandling should not be illegal
Giving money to panhandlers is not a crime, as it rests upon the donators' judgment to decide whether or not to give them money and the panhandler's decision on what to spend the money on.