What's the buzz

Foshan city authorities in Guangdong province have banned begging in public places such as plazas, railway and bus stations, pedestrian overpasses, parks and scenic spots. This has sparked a debate, with some people supporting the move and others criticizing it for being inhumane. The views of China Daily mobile phone news readers follow:

Whether a city is civilized in the true sense of term is reflected in the way it treats its poor residents. Every city has beggars. They should be accepted without prejudice if they do not pose a threat to social security and order.

A READER, Guangzhou, Guangdong province