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Old Posted Jul 2, 2013, 9:19 PM
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Should be a straight up ban on panhandling. We have by laws that don't tolerate smoking on public parks.
I disagree strongly. Violent or aggressive panhandlers are one thing but is a person holding a cup or sign really such a big deal? Is it really so bad to have to SEE them?

I've done both panhandling and busking before in Hamilton and other cities across Canada and I'm actually pretty insulted when people suggest an outright ban on panhandling or even worse, busking. Have we become so heartless that we must hide the less fortunate now?
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