Quote Originally Posted by Mewtarthio View Post
A pegasus that cannot fly is a useless drain on society. There is no rescue service for pegasi that fall from the clouds as such wretches should have been able to save themselves. When Fluttershy did not reappear, she was presumed dead. No search was made for her body beyond a token flyby to see if they needed to apologize to anyone she landed on. Rainbow Dash and the bullies suffered no legal consequences for their actions.

And, no, her parents didn't make a fuss. You'll notice that neither Fluttershy nor Rainbow Dash have parents in the flashback, despite all other ponies (except Rarity, who's been confirmed Not An Orphan by Word of Lauren) having their own caretakers shown. This is because pegasi children are taken from their parents at birth and raised in the Cloudsdale Community Creche. This limits the influence of those shameful urges ponies have to provide care and comfort to their offspring, no matter how weak or useless.

So... basically what you are saying is... Pegasus are Spartans.