I'm guessing that it depends on whether they are numbers hounds who view this as a game, or if they are
the kind of cachers who use the sport as a means to explore the world around them.
I think the former group is more likely to have issues with cemetery caches and the latter is more likely to
be OK with them
I will graciously, but strongly, disagree with Brian on this one. The cemetery caches that I've seen are cache and dashes. That should appeal to the numbers hounds. Liking or abhoring cemetery caches has nothing to do with exploring the world around you. It has more to do with religious/moral upbringing, and the respect that one has for the dead. I've spent quite a bit of time exploring the world about me. (And geocaching has aided this attempt.) But, nope, many may enjoy it, but playing games in cemeteries is, to me disespectful, and morbid. When I wish to pay respet to the dead, it will not be by playing games in cemeteries.
It's a matter of personal feeling. No amount of argument is going to change anyone's mind. Why do people feel the need to keep bringing this up in duplicate threads?
Why can't you do both? No one's forcing you to cache and dash. It IS possible to grab a cache in a cemetery AND pay respect to the dead.
I respectfully disagree with your statement about religious/moral upbringing. I have the utmost respect for the dead; I consider myself very "religious" (definition of that term could open a whole new can of worms) and moral; and I'm also a big fan of geocaching. I don't think participating in cemetery caches makes me any less moral than someone who doesn't. Playing paintball in a cemetery... now that would be disrespectful, IMHO.
And I completely agree with your last statement about personal feeling. Bickering is not going to change anyone's mind. (though it is interesting to see others' opinions)
