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I think we live in a country (and especially city) where you are able to eat and live with shelter if you choose so. You are given a shelter allowance through multiple programs which is high enough to pay rent in Hamilton. In addition, there are food banks, soup kitchens,and surplus $ from social assistance around where you are able to have a meal.

I do not think pan handling is necessary. Basic necessites of life of shelter food and cloths are provided to those willing.

I agree with the point that giving money will often feed drug habits. I never give money to panhandlers, but I do give money to a food bank. Why give money to somewhere that you do not know where it is going?

A by-law is a good idea. We should try to make the core more business oriented. Drugs and aggressive panhandlers is anti-business and unnecessary in this country.