Panhandler solution: Don’t give

Thu., May 13, 2010

The Spokesman-Review

In response to the May 4 column titled “Panhandler’s dubious plea sparks one-man protest,” by Doug Clark, I thought Mr. John C. Fisher had a very interesting approach to combating Spokane’s ever-nagging problem of panhandlers.

The issue is not only limited to the Valley but all over Spokane and has seemed to only be getting worse. I have seen repetitive panhandlers trying to make a quick buck in the same location and time every day. If they are that good about keeping a schedule they should have no problem showing up to a job. What they do only detracts from anyone who really could use the help.

Perhaps, if people stop giving out money, then the panhandlers would be out of business.

Heidi Funston

Nine Mile Falls

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