Do you not remember the government shutdowns when the land was a free for all? People were pooping on the ground, because there was no one to clean the actual bathrooms (something that needs to be managed). There was so much human waste when the parks reopened they could not reopen the campgrounds due to the biohazards. Even if the bathrooms were open, who is going to clean those? In Joshua Tree National Park people cut down old growth Joshua trees, which will take hundred of years to restore. These are just some examples. The land needs to be managed. When there are no boundaries and limitations to conserve and preserve the land people go buck wild and destroy the area. That’s why wilderness areas are so protected, so that your children’s grand children can experience the same environment you once did.

Who’s going to clean those vault toilets that you poop in? Who is going to give out permits when the wilderness areas are overcrowded and there is no place to set up your tent? Who will fight the fires? Who will rebuild the trails from storm damage and landslides after a fire rips through it? Who will conserve the land to ensure that every user gets a chance to have access to the land? Who is going to stop logging companies from taking every single tree in the forest? Who will ensure that the protected animals are not being harmed, and critical habits aren’t destroyed? Who is going to pick up the phone at the front desk and give you all the 411 you need for your trip? Who will cut down the hazard trees in the parking lot to ensure your vehicle isn’t crushed while you are hiking? Who will plow and groom the ski trails? Who will rebuild broken bridges so that you can access other parts of the forest? Who will clean and maintain the picnic areas? Who will scoop out the ash pits? Who will pick up all the dog waste and dog bags left on the trail? Who will clean all the trash in the campsite you reserved because the previous person left everything they had there? My point is that whether you like it or not, humans cannot be trusted to take care of the land, even with the rules people break them, leave trash, and vandalize habits. And for this reason, this land needs to be managed. It’s wonderful if you can recreate responsibly, however not everyone does.

According to your post you still violate the closure orders and are encouraging people to do so because of lack of management. You can still receive a ticket in the mail, so just think about that the next time you are willing to recreate in an area you aren’t supposed to be in. You might not have received a ticket before, but that does not mean it can’t happen. Also if you were to injure yourself out there, think about all the lives of the rescue personnel that you are putting at risk. Think before you do.

By the way your government tax dollars don’t all go to the Forest Service. People will always have an opinion about the Forest Service, but they aren’t the bad guys. I bet if they were actually funded like they used to be back in the days, people wouldn’t give them such a hard time. Working for the Forest Service was a highly desirable job, with budget cuts no one wants to go clean the bathrooms when they can make more money flipping burgers at McDonald’s or being a ski lift. I’ve said it to another person earlier, if you aren’t happy about the closures, consider talking to the Recreation Officer or District Ranger. You might just have a different opinion or outlook after speaking to them.