Steve is what the locals refer to as a street bum. He spends his days and evenings confronting patrons leaving stores and restaurants for the purpose of begging for food or money. What act is Steve committing?

a. Loitering
b. Homeless gathering
c. Bumming
d. Panhandling


d

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