[I'll take that as a yes, she thinks. Korra crosses her arms over her chest, automatically defensive. This wouldn't be the first time someone's questioned her judgment when it came to the portals.]

Look, I know they've been closed for a long time, but maybe that's where the problem is! People forgetting how to deal with spirits just means we forget all the important stuff, like Vaatu and Raava's existence.

Being ignorant leaves a huge window for power-hungry jerks to take advantage. [Just like her uncle did. Korra stares at Al, willing him to understand--there have been many nights where she wondered if she'd ruined everything, but she's more certain of her decision now. She says finally: ] Keeping people in the dark isn't the answer.