the jimmymac attack!

This is a collection of assorted observations from my travels and experiences. Many of the posts refer to life in Taiwan where I spent a year living and working. And many others are about my own country, Canada.

Friday, December 30, 2005

 

Make panhandling illegal

Changes have impact in many ways. 100% employment might help make our streets cleaner. It might create more clean public restrooms. These would be really good things. It might help eliminate homelessness. And it might eliminate panhandling. In fact in communities where 100% employment policies are introduced I would make panhandling illegal. I usually do not give money to panhandlers. Too often they use the money to go buy alcohol or drugs. Therefore giving them money is not helping them, it is only allowing them to continue to fund their addictions. If everyone able to work was working they would not need to panhandle. And if someone is unable to work they should be helped with welfare or disability payments. Then there is no need to beg money on the street and it should be illegal. Buskers are another issue and they can be licensed to perform music or magic or whatever on the streets to entertain people.



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