Agreed. I have been really upset over this whole issue. The degree of bad judgment, unprofessional behavior, poor dive practices in general, and now what seem to be patterns of such behavior among these and others is very distressing. It is distressing to me in that huge resources have had to be committed to taking care of the aftermath of this event. Resources that might have been needed elsewhere should a real "accident" have occurred. This was reckless and irresponsible behavior for no good reason. It was no accident. These events were set in motion with purposeful thought as to the beginning but with no regard for the outcome. You don't plan safe dives in this manner.
True professionals with all we know about the risks of deep dives in general, let alone the stupid practice of bounce dives for ego building and bragging rights, do not engage in this type of behavior. I sincerely hope they recover. I also hope that the full story comes out in clear detail so that others can learn to avoid this type of behavior. And it is also my belief that any individuals that engage in this type of diving be held up as examples as to what reckless, unprofessional, risky, and stupid behavior looks like. And that people who exhibit this degree of recklessness be avoided. I certainly would never let my kids dive with them. Even if they came thru unscathed, just thinking that they found the risks of doing this acceptable would throw up red flags for any interaction in the water with them.
I don't understand any one who thinks that setting one's self up to be seriously hurt and risk others lives in the process. And when that happens to expect society to foot the bill for whatever happens.