By Jillian Benedict

Tactful isn’t a word most would use when describing me, but I just have to call out NBC and its competitors who showed an actual human being die. When did we become so desensitized to death that we can watch – over and over again, in slow motion and real-time – a hopeful young adult meet his death? I have to say I was appalled by this footage when I sat down with friends for the opening ceremonies.

When we first got word of the accident on Friday, some colleagues scoured the Internet to find the video. Somehow, all links were shut down. I praised the Olympic committee. While I know many are curious, I had no desire to see the footage and immediately thought of what would happen if Nodar Kumaritashvili’s parents saw it.

Hours later, I sit down with friends – including a child – to watch history being made. Little did we know, that history we witnessed was networks showing never-been-seen details of the crash. I’m sure most of you have seen it, so I’ll spare you the details of the most sickening, saddest parts that unfolded before us. Unreal.

It would have been best for NBC to use some tact, but of course, ratings are the name of the game. Who cares about human life and emotions? My heart aches for Nodar Kumaritashvili, his family, teammates and friends. Rest in peace.