Federal Judges are appointed, not voted into their positions.
I just read the link that Nolse posted where you guys got paid for a picture and you said it wouldn't cover the fine you got then too. Not that I am any advocate for paying to access public lands but, c'mon--don't you guys learn anything?
Sounds like the judge increased the fine because the statutory penalty clearly wasn't much of a deterrant for you.
Now THAT was an intelligent post. Thanks, Rob.
Still, sorry to hear about the fine, Blake.