Writing Exercise #6

Identify the most serious reason that begging, which is so prevalent in our cities today, is a problem. Propose a solution to the problem of begging.  Support your argument with facts, experience, expert testimony, and logic.

Here are some broad reasons brought up in class discussion:

1.  Society has a moral/ethical obligation to help those in need.
2.  Begging fosters dependency on "handouts" and doesn't allow individuals to learn to become productive members of society.
3. Begging creates safety issues for the beggar and for drivers.
4. The beggar might be have other motives, like criminal activity.

Vocabulary Quiz List 17 tomorrow!  Here are the Flashcards.

Don't forget about your research project deadline  for Steps 1-3 which is due Wednesday, April 3rd!