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 »
"I'm sure you, as a responsible representative of ALL of Louisville, would much rather have ALL the facts before signing something into law. Thank you, nlc"
"We don't ask you to spend any money to provide an infrastructure for our hobby like golf courses, basketball courts, hockey rinks, baseball fields..we are just using what is there without interfering with any one elses rights, or causing any danger or exp"
"Public parks are for fun, not discrimination!"
"Please stop destroying my rights."
"Please repeal this Ban"
"As a 17 year old, it keeps me busy from doing other things"
"Please reconsider repealing this ban on metal detecting in Louisville Parks. If someone is irresposible in their digging, punish them and not everybody. Consider a yearly metal detecting fee and use the funds for policing the few who may be irresponsible "
"Our family has come to Louisville twice in the last five years and we have thoroughly enjoyed your city. I realize the loss of our future tourist dollars is a drop in the bucket, but we will not be coming again. Like all detectorists I know, I follow the "
"Detecting should be allowed, as long as the person gets permission, and is neat while digging and filling in the holes!"
"I BELEIVE THAT THE BANNING OF METAL DETECTING IN OUR PUBLIC PARKS IS UNFAIR TO OUR FREEDOMS AS TAX PAYERS!!!!!!"
"Typical too much government, not enough intelligence. Don't stop harmless recreation."
"Detectorists clean up a lot of junk."
"metal detector hobbiest"
"Metal detectors are not the ones destroying the parks! The city should be more worried about the vandals who destroy parks. Metal detecting can be a family event, a source to keep young folks out of trouble!"
"Please do not let a bad apple ruin things for others. Most detectorists leave no trace. We also bring value by removing garbage. This year I returned 3 wedding rings and two class rings. One of them was from Covington KY. Thank you for your consideration."