Lazy? Maybe.
Boring? Quite possibly. In fact, I think this is why so many people think that Guardian is the most boring tank spec.
Stupid? No, it is actually quite useful in gaining the attention of that group of enemies around you. Being able to taunt multiple targets at the same time is always to a Tank’s advantage, and being able to do it regularly is priceless. The only one that comes close is Paladin, and they require a Talent to do it effectively (Consecration doesn’t taunt very well).
Losing this and Mark of the Wild are two of the things which didn’t need pruning in the first place, especially the Feral Fire version.