That's what I'm saying, that people don't even see issue with it. That's the only unit which supposed to counter monks and monks were not defended. What if guy sees LC sooner and he has some pikemen around? They didn't counter **** and light cav in that stage cost way more than monk.
They...were defended? Knights/units to block are a valid defense for monks, just as if you were blocking siege from being hit.
The only difference is the unit is being maligned to give players who aren't as good using them an advantage over players who are better at using them.