Talk:Amon/@comment-108.228.125.129-20120428201450/@comment-69.143.38.36-20120428203813

It would only have been cowardly if he had ambushed her and then took her bending. But this way, he's psyched her out by proving how easily he could take her bending or her life if he wanted. He's shown that the Avatar was unable to beat him in combat, which could inspire non-benders to take up the cause, as well as make benders lose faith in Korra. It's a brilliant move on his part.