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 »
"Working with local metal detecting clubs makes more sense politically, than outright banning a healthy pastime. The sport of soccer and the use of cleated shoes does more permanent damage to turf or park grasses than any three inch plug to remove a coin c"
"I have been metal detecting since 1978. It is a hobbie many of us enjoy. There is absolutely no harm in it. Actually you would probably be amazed if you could see the amount of broken glass, pieces of shredded aluminum, nails etc. that we remove while det"
"That is a highly unfair and bearucratic decision, along with the process in which it was made. Here in New York City, permits are issued to responsible hobbyists. Take note of that system and what it represents, a fair America. Nothing similar to the powe"
"Let detectorists clean unsafe metal and glass from your parks. We are welcomed most places because we prevent vandalism and graffiti by our presence."
"Jerry Abramson thanks for banning my hobby this city stinks!"
"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?"
"Please reconsider this unfair ban."
"Shame on the local authorities for ignoring the public and siding with a few who think they are better than the rest of us(archaeologists)."
"unlawful"
"As long as the detectorists are responsible don't take away their hobby"
"A more profitable move would be to heavily fine detectorists who fail to fill in their holes. Any generation of income from fines is better than none."
"Just one more American right being taken away because it doesnt effect YOUR rights directly"
"When I visit my family this summer I will make sure I do not spend any more money than possible in the city."
"Please return our right and hobby."
"This is another instance of our rights being taken away. Prosecute the offenders not the law abiding citizens of this great country."
"Honorable Mayor Abramson, Please reconsider this ban. As one many responsible and ethical detectorists in this country, I respectfully appeal to you. If after reviewing all the facyts presented to you, you feel some limit is necessary than may I suggest t"
