
Originally Posted by
187911
I've been approach many times at gas stations and going in and out of stores. I simply politely tell them I don't have change or cash, and they typically say "okay thanks." If I have spare change, I give it as it's nothing to me. I was born in NYC and currently live in Hampton Roads, VA. Panhandling is common thing to see.
You tase, mace, stab, shoot, or assult someone who simply walked up to talk to you while you're in public, you're going to jail and rightfully so because that's were you belong. They may even have legal justification to use deadly force against you. It is not illegal to walk up to people in public space, and you can not legal tell people were they can or can not walk on public and private property that doesn't belong to you.