Woman Films Pregnant Panhandler Under Crippling Suspicion That Something Was Wrong

It's a Hard Way of Life

In 2001, the city of Toronto interviewed panhandlers. 70% of them claimed that they would rather be working a minimum-wage job than begging for money. The average income from begging was around $300 per month. Most of the people interviewed were unable to find a job due to mental and physical health issues.  

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