Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should panhandling be illegal?
Position2 of 2

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.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Panhandling should not be illegal because everyone has the right to survive
    There is no way of knowing each panhandler's personal living situation as to why they are begging for money. If the only way for them to make a living is to beg for money, let them be.
  2. Panhandling should not be illegal because panhandlers are humans too
    Panhandlers are human too, and no one should be afraid of giving their money. Giving money to panhandlers allows all of us to unite and give back to those in need.