Social Darwinism is a sociological theory that assumes natural selection and fighting for survival. Despite the fact the approach applied to nature, it spread to human relationships as well. The idea is that only wealthy, educated, clever people deserve to exist within the society. Poor, illiterate people, beggars, and panhandlers were excluded from the range of worthy and decent personalities. However, there is a difference between panhandlers and poor people. It is vital to examine how panhandling may be seen in society and whether it should be outlawed for a better life.
First of all, it is essential to understand the differentiation between poor humans and panhandlers. Humans can be poor temporarily for multiple reasons; for example, it can be a job loss, personal tragedy, and many other reasons that make the person stay without money. However, in most cases, poor people try to find a new job, preserve capital, deny themselves simple human pleasures. Beggars and panhandlers might be fired or had never worked; they usually stay in the streets and ask people for some money. Moreover, these people may not try to find a job, as their activity is to beg money from others. Indeed, when a person gives money to a beggar, he encourages panhandling; thus, this activity should become illegal. However, it might be an excellent solution to allow work to both types of these people. It can be a motivation for them to change their lives.
The thing which differentiates the poor from the panhandler might be a desire to live better. If a poor person strives to find a job (even a low-paying), the beggar may remain in the street to ask for financial help. It is impossible to judge the value of panhandlers’ life; however, panhandling should be outlawed to give people an opportunity to live a decent life.