Panhandlers in Detroit could face jail time

[noggin]

I have been accosted at gas stations and post offices. Unfortunately most of the time the owners have the right to chase them off, but very rarely do.

[1953]

My two cents:

• This law was passed to give police an option for handling aggressive panhandlers, not as a panacea. It replaces a previous law that was struck down.

• For our economy, its important that people feel safe and comfortable in Detroit; efforts to curb panhandling are welcome, even if incomplete.

1953