Jon... I see that your argument is really about places like Yosemite being closed...........
"Of the 14 fatalities in the park so far this year, six drowned, two fell to their deaths, one died in an auto accident and five died from natural causes. Typically, between 12 and 15 people die in the park by year's end, though the number can vary widely. Last year 15 people died in Yosemite; the deadliest year was 1978, when 39 perished." Source: http://articles.latimes.com/2011/aug/15 ... 20110815/2
Even if he fell and died climbing half dome, Yosemite would still be open. People die at yosemite all the time, including deaths from climbing, yet its still open.
If he dies, he dies. Big deal. It wont close public places. it never has. hikers, backpackers, climbers all die, every year, yet parks remain open.