I say they're both Public and Private.

Public because anyone can go shopping there.

Private because businesses are trying to sell their products. If enough people complain. They owners of the mall have no choice but to have security.

Thank you for answering my question!

No problem.

I think it's the whole "No Loitering" thing, and pan-handling probably falls under that.

That's my understanding.

But don't worry, I'm sending the money tonight.

~Otaku-Man

Thank you for your Wisdom Hun!

You're welcome! Although I hit a bit of a snag. I gotta link a bank account to my PayPal before I can transfer funds to  DarkWolfe

I'm working on fixing that now.

~Otaku-Man

They are privately owned I think by businessmen, either a group of businessmen in a partnership or a holding company.

As far as I know all malls are open to the public but like all businesses they have options at their disposal for which they want to do business by. Like some businesses don't like soliciting or loitering. Some may not allow rollerskating/blading or skateboards on their property. And also it's unfortunate but still their choice not to allow "pan-handlers" (I can think of an even worse term but won't say it).

Some people might think being approached by a stranger (albeit needy ones) an intrusion. It all goes back to the humanity thing. I actually gave 3 dollars in nickles to a homeless man once. But that's me.

that sucks. why? is that an exclusive mall?