I'm against 'em. I just don't think it's a good idea. My cousin got one in the bridge of her nose, and I can't see anyone taking her seriously in nice dress. Another cousin got a tongue piercing, and it's beginning to wreak havoc with his teeth. The guy still insists on wearing it.
I've always thought standard ear piercings were sort of weird, too.
The bridge nose piercings are quite easy to flip up and hide if you were ever in a situation that dictated it.
Metal tongue rings destroy teeth, it's a known fact, which is why mainly individuals with tongue piercing choose to go the more expensive route and use plastic balls that need replacing every few months.
And risks? What risks? Infection? Just take out the peircing and let the skin heal itself. It's not a big deal.
Adding to this, if you're not a moron and know how to properly take care of and keep your piercing clean, the chance of it getting infected is quite small.