Talk:Equalists/@comment-5109557-20120519014253/@comment-24.27.92.144-20120521034914

The Equalists ARE terrorists. First of all, benders are already a minority...I'm pretty sure benders being a minority has been eastabulshed in ATLA. Secondly, of this minority, there is only one group notable group that abuses their power - the bending gangs. Most benders aren't a part of the bending gangs, its unfair to say all benders abuse their power, when its the gangs that do the extortion and abuse. Most benders, from what I gather in the show, use their power as professionals in industry.

Amon has terrorized the bending gangs: that's a given and somewhat forgiveable, but he attacked and bombed the pro-bending arena, a place where benders and non benders come toghether and enjoy comradery, and shocked and stunned innocent civilians during this attack. He attacked non-benders during this. The fact that it's just a political statement doesn't make any difference, EVERYONE in Republic City enjoys the sport. He's framed and entire company for his own ideals. And also, just because we haven't seen the equalists kill doesn't mean they haven't...this is Nickelodeon we won't see much killionn anyone.

If the equalists were not terrorists, they would be more civil in their approach. Petition and protest the government for better police activity on the gangs, a better criminal justice system to protect against benders, better representation for non-benders. These are all possible through safe, legal reforms in government, not terrorist activity. The equalists have almost no credibility.