Community Corner
Panhandling at traffic lights
The $500 max fine for this offense, imposed via ordinance by the City of Concord is a joke. It's a waste of time for the cops and the courts; period. The only way this dangerous practice will stop is when motorists stop donating. And, if they knew what their donations were going toward, I am confident these "panhandlers" would be out of business in a heartbeat. It ain't food. Not with The Friendly Kitchen cranking out 3 squares Mon-Fri, and another 2 per on Sat & Sun. Object there is to avoid getting fat. No, sirree. The dumb-ass motorists who stop to contribute are not only creating a serious traffic hazard, but are directly enabling a heroin addict. That's right. The money isn't going to food, it's going to smoke, booze and...DRUGS. Wake up, you morons. If nobody gave, they wouldn't beg.