Repeal the Unfair Ban on Metal Detecting in Louisville Metro Parks
To the Honorable Mayor Jerry AbramsonA petition to repeal the unfair banning of the responsible use of metal detectors in Louisville Metro ParksDear Mr. Mayor,We the undersigned appeal to you to recon... continue reading »
"Most metal detectorists spend their days braving heat, wind and rain even on occasion snow and ice, and have been responsible for several spectacular finds in past and recent years including those that have donated there important finds to history museums"
"Repeal the ban. Thanks"
"Should stay public property and be detectorable if done properly."
"public parks are public and metal detecting is not a criminal activity."
"do not ban my exercise and a stress reliever"
"As an adult in my 50's I am dissapointed to learn of this happening in your jurisdiction. Over the years I have encouraged this hobby as a benefit to those who enjoy the parks and outdoors and help to get rid of trash left behind. The smile of a child fin"
"WWATS Mission Statement: Preserve, Promote and Protect the right to the use of the Land and Natural Resources for "We the People" now and in the future. WWATS Code of Ethics: I WILL respect all public and private land. I WILL always obtain the owner's per"
"Please reconsider. It is unfair to take away a pleasurable hobby that in all actually cleans up the parks of unwanted or dangerous debris. Thank you"
"Please dont punish us for doing the hobby we have done for years. We have found and returned many items to their owners and our hobby is important to us as other hobbies are to others. Please dont punish us all for actions of a few. Thanks, Dan Bernardy"
"This is a hobby that aids in the maintenance of parks. Detectists will remove any trash they recover, and always try to leave the area in better shape than it was found."
"This is a devastating blow by people unlike myself and many others that enjoy showing and teaching history to our young people. Its selfishness like this that has taken the educational system and the desire to learn from the nations young people. Young pe"
"my mom told me if I could not say anything nice, I should not say anything. Oh well mom sorry. \%&*\%$#@@#^&**&$\%# So take that!"
"This is unfair to the tax payers who like to spend their time relaxing and detecting in the city."
"When I visit friends in Louisville we always go metal detecting. I guess more of my time and money will now be spent in other parts of Kentucky."
"HES A MORON ITS A DONE DEAL SIGNED !!!!"
"whats wrong with un-earthing history..not to mention the cleaning up of litter"
"This is a great hobby for all ages and should not be banned"