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Don’t give panhandlers money

The solution to the panhandling problem is to stop giving money to panhandlers. Most are professionals. They can make more money panhandling than working for minimum wages. Some have their cars parked nearby. There are plenty of agencies in Lexington that offer food and shelter for those in need.

Joseph E. Long

Lexington

This story was originally published February 27, 2017 at 6:40 PM with the headline "Don’t give panhandlers money."

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