Repeal the Unfair Ban on Metal Detecting in Louisville Metro Parks

"We would pick up trash in addition to what we find to help keap the parks clean"

"I live in Bloomington IN and was planning to visit Louisville in Spring 2009. I will be sure to visit Cincinnati instead. Thanks for your ignorance!"

"Responsible Metal Detecting cleans parks & recreational areas!"

"I know the park systems are beutiful and I clean up trash and junk while I am metaldetecting and so we are a free resource of conservation and cleanlyness for the city to use."

"Prioritize the issues at the parks and find that metal detecting probably ranks way below speeding, trash, intoxication,vandalization, lewd behavior, etc."

"Detecting is a green, beneficial hobby. That is good for the enviroment. And cheaper for your city as we pick up trash."

"WHY WHY"

"We unearth history,we have no impact on any resources or natural habitats,we dont harm or destroy .Our hobby should be shared not banned...."

"before long we will not have any rights left."

"If you were thinking clearly, permits would be made available yearly and for a very reasonable price. If this ban is passed we'll be one step closer to a dictatorship. Shame on you corrupt politicians !"

"Do you know that most significant finds are found by metal detectors? And that the simthsonian american history museum's donations are mostly from metal detectorists? I think that you are making a mistake. Please reconsider. Thank you"

"If you do not repeal this ban I will never visit your city. Your taxpayers deserve the right to pursue their happiness according to the constitution, and that includes metal detecting in your parks."

"What a stupid thoughtless ban. If this goes through, there are plenty of towns in Kentucky besides Louisville that I can spend my money in. If the ban passes, I will not spend another dime in Louisville!"

"please think about what your doing!!!"

"Mr. Abramson, I would ask you to please reconsider this ban on responsible metal detecting in your citys metro parks.This hobby is enjoyed by countless numbers of people who for lack of health or just the rigors of growing older,find that this is the one "

"Public parks are open to all, as long as quidlines are met, and its not historical or private then its very unfair! and what if someone needed help in finding something that was lost? Whats under that ground that thier trying to hide?"

"But then again i could care less its not like i will stop to detect . Pass the law i will trash the park if you do"