OK HHM, let's try to get to the truth of the matter. By history there have always been folk in need who had no sustainable income for various reasons -  roaming "hobo's" , addiction, mental illness, etc. So here's the point, in the early days most of these same individuals would seek out odd  " jobs" for pay. The "hobo" community had a network of  private homes and businesses who hired by the job, day or project. An exchange of work for pay; honor, integrity and a general respect and appreciation for all involved. Fast forward to today. No longer seeking to trade work for cash...we now have panhandling - simply make a sign, stand on a corner and EXPECT people to give you money. It's really not about the unhoused or the addict needing treatment, those needs are already being worked on in almost every community, give money to those causes if inclined. Panhandling is asking/demanding/requesting your money -- without any exchange of effort or work, integrity no longer required.