Poll results
Should begging be banned in city centers?
Support
Reject
Don't know
PolitPro Community – 3662 respondents – 11.09.2023-18.09.2023
Poll information
Should begging be banned in city centers? 50% voted in favor of banning begging in city centers, 40% against.
:undecided% chose the answer "Don't know". The survey was conducted among 3662 users of the PolitPro app during 11.09.2023-18.09.2023. The results are not representative, but may give a rough idea of the political mood around the issue.
Pros - What's in favor?
- Public order and cleanliness: Begging in city centers can lead to a deterioration of public order. It can lead to harassment of passersby, conflicts between panhandlers and other people, and undesirable congregation of people. A ban on panhandling can help ensure cleanliness and proper functioning of public spaces.
- Protecting beggars: a ban on begging can serve to protect the beggars themselves. Often, beggars are in a vulnerable situation and can be victims of exploitation, violence, or coercion. By banning begging, government support measures and alternative assistance can be developed to provide beggars with better prospects for the future.
- Combating organized begging: In some cases, begging is controlled by organized gangs that exploit beggars' income . Banning begging can help counteract these criminal activities and ensure the protection of the individuals involved .
Cons - What's against it?
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- Freedom and human dignity
: The right to freedom of expression and the right to a dignified life also apply to beggars . Banning begging can be perceived as a restriction of these rights and increase the social exclusion of poor and homeless people . It is important to seek alternative solutions that respect the dignity and rights of beggars . - Solidarity and compassion: begging can help raise awareness of social inequalities and mobilize society's compassion. Banning begging could undermine this form of solidarity. Instead, measures should be taken to address the root causes of poverty and homelessness and provide adequate support to those affected.
- Social responsibility: banning begging cannot solve the fundamental problems of poverty and social inequality. It is important to recognize society's responsibility and take action to address structural problems that lead to poverty . Investments in social programs, housing projects and education can provide long - term solutions to improve the living conditions of the people affected .