Ohvist [@TOMNICE](/images/2891897#comment_10158862)
> They defeated all kinds of villains before. Yet they could not face one pony spreading racist BS? A slow burn could have made more sense.
There was an all-too perfect catalyst to ferment distrust with because of her unique condition. Someone whose very existence would have served to divide ponies in ways long after her imprisonment.
[You know very well who I'm talking about.](https://derpicdn.net/img/view/2020/7/1/2388569.jpg)
Can you imagine how many times a war broke out because a child was killed or just hurt in Media? Especially in such a highly ambiguous situation like was presented in Season 9. Sure, they were trying to destroy Equestria at the time, but let them slowly think things out later on, start to ask uneasy questions such as "Where'd Cozy Come From?", "Who are her Parents?", "Is it right for Adults to be Forgiven but not Children?", "Is there a fine line?"
Having Cozy Glow remain stoned indefinity while Unicorn Criminals that had done far more lasting harm such as starting cults, waging wars, or enslaving other creatures are allowed to walk freely will really give plenty of ammunition for the Pegasi to break away from Equestria...