Despite court rulings that soliciting money is protected as free speech, some cities and at least one state are considering new restrictions on panhandling in traffic medians, arguing it’s a safety hazard. Opponents, however, say that there’s no proof such restrictions protect pedestrians and that they infringe on free speech rights.
You don’t have a right to be in dangerous public places, and you don’t have a right to solicit and harass.
Also rich countries should have no issue reducing income inequality but I guess we’re too stupid.