I asked a simple question...let me repeat it for you.  Do you really believe the proposed Springfield is directed at "traffic safety" and not designed to be a means of discouraging  drivers from giving to Panhandlers and thereby disrupting a donation stream and driving panhandlers from the streetsides?  Nothing uncivil about the question.  

The ban, in my opinion, is an "artful dodge" to attempt to circumvent the Constitutional issues which arise with efforts to ban Panhandling.  It's very difficult for me to believe anyone doesn't know that.   Admitting it?  That's a whole different question......