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Asking, Pleading, Begging for Change
If your city has a panhandling problem
it really has a wealth distribution problem
that can be better fixed
with wage and tax policies
than by banning panhandling.
You don't need to cater to the wealthy-
they can afford it.
it really has a wealth distribution problem
that can be better fixed
with wage and tax policies
than by banning panhandling.
You don't need to cater to the wealthy-
they can afford it.
Published 7th Mar 2020
Author's Note
The city of Santa Fe recently posted signs asking people not to give money to panhandlers. I have never been so disappointed in this city.
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7th Mar 2020 9:12pm
I don't give money to people ... don't know what they will spend it on ... I instead take them in and buy them something to eat ... not changing the world ... but it's the best I can do ...
8th Mar 2020 00:22am
I respect that. I also give food when I have it, but I am happy to give a few dollars even if it goes to drugs or alcohol because that's what I do with my money. And you ARE changing the world one set-example at a time.
8th Mar 2020 00:13am
I agree that some people are at a total disadvantage. I do however think that we all need to empower people and provide them with help and VT or whatever else they may need. Human rights is a good thing, and empowering the disadvantaged is as good
