Metal detecting in a cemetery?

[Anduril]

I don't see why anyone would want to go near a cemetery with one in the 1st place. Plenty of other places to go. Just asking for trouble, especially from the lookie lou's.

I can think of at least one really good reason not to dig in a cemetery: Explosives.
Cemetery Alarm | History Detectives | PBS

This was actually a pretty interesting TV episode, if you like mini-mystery type stuff.
I'm waiting for the day someone posts one of these grave-robber alarms in the "what-zit" forum.

 

[Walleyeman]

Thanks for sharing the link. I posted a little something.
I believe you did nothing wrong, since you never entered the cemetery.
But, I would stay away, not worth the trouble.

 

[Rustic]

I'm sorry the newspaper misrepresented where you were detecting.

On the other hand I think ALL detectorists should should stay far away from ALL cemeteries. Misunderstandings like this give our sport a bad name.

People seeing detectorists near or in a cemetery have no way of knowing us, our motives, and the limitations of metal detectors. It can only end badly.

 

[SeabeeRon]

While you have gotten some supportive comments in the article responses, I foresee another town having metal detecting prohibition laws written!

 

[flgliderpilot]

"And with no laws on the books specifically addressing such a concern" (edit sorry made a mistake) I meant to say it's illegal to dig in a cemetery so that sort of discourages metal detecting as well.

 

[bill from lachine]

I agree it's private land either owned by the deceased family members, the funeral home, etc.....so over and above it being morally wrong you'd be in the wrong on the legal front also.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[Yehuwdiy]

I started my professional life as a journalist here in Australia. I can tell you one thing plain and simple - if that story had been submitted to any of my editors I would have been fired on the spot. Grammar and spelling errors aside, the bias and lack of due diligence would make a first year journalism student cry.

Not only should you ask for a retraction - you should ask for the opportunity to submit a piece for publication that clearly outlines the technical, ethical and moral facets of metal detecting. You may not be able to cure their fears, but at least you can address their ignorance.

PM me if you would care for assistance in writing the piece.

Y.

 

[Icewing]

I'm the type who would take on the task of defragmenting every shred of metal I could around that cemetery just to drive the caller nuts. If you back down you will see a new law, if you stand strong he will be seen for what he is. Seriously, I would go back.

 

[TommyB]

After reading the story, we all KNOW why the writer is a small town writer. Probably a one person newspaper.
If He has an editorial section, write a piece like described earlier and clear your name and pick apart HIS story.
I'm sure they don't have an editorial section because any 4th grader writing in would make this guy look bad.

 

[Nitric]

Also kind of looks like...Some bored people in town, creating a problem. So they are or feel important when they "fix" their created "problem" that didn't really exist.

They really didn't false report, they just lead you to believe something that might not have happened.They are tricky with that to make a story. Go back and keep doing what you were doing if your in the right and had permission to be there. Call the paper or buy an ad (whatever it's called) to say your side.

I hate when papers do stuff like this, or even the news on TV. The guy that called the cops on you is probably the one who called the paper. maybe?

 

[tanz 82]

Thank you all for your support however i will not let this go to the next level. Mainly because I am the chef at the most popular restaurant in town also a parks commissioner and live here . I am just letting it blow over . The people that know it was me also know my morals and integrity so im not pursuing any further than venting with you guys. Thankyou again to all the tnet community!![emoji3][emoji3]