At 06:28 PM 7/1/2003 -0700, you wrote:
>I'm sorry you feel that way, but what do you expect them to do? It's not 
>like they have any control over the drought. Closing the forests is about 
>the only thing they can do. Even if you could guarantee you wouldn't start 
>a fire, if one happens then they have to spend manpower and money to get 
>you out. Given budget crises in this state, that's tax money they don't 
>have to spare. I've lived here for 33 years, it's a part of Arizona life. 
>It's just gotten worse because of the drought situation.

How about telling people that they are going to close it weeks before a 
major holiday weekend.  Why the need to wait until just a couple days 
before the holiday when people have plans?

You are correct about it being part of Arizona life, it is just that I am 
having more and more trouble tolerating that life.



Scott

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