Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should panhandling be illegal?
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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.

Supporting arguments · 1

  1. Panhandlers spend their money on drugs
    Giving money to the panhandler freely does not garuantee that they will spend it on something that will benefit their current state overall. Panhandlers spend their money on drugs most of the time. Drugs are illegal, and they might become violent if they do not have access to drugs.