[Kevin]

Originally posted by ZZ-kai-
If a group of pledges chose to brand themselves, resulting in infection and loss of limb, that is their own fault. The justice system would eat that up and the chapter/national HQ would be sued...blah blah blah. That is why its unfair - because these adults (in most cases) made a decision on their own (assuming no force or pressure), and have to live with the results.

Anyway, how many stupid things did you do when you were 18? I bet you can think of a few.

Sure it's unfair. I didn't say it was fair. I did say that this is an example of poor risk management -- which it is.