Fake fireworks fly over Beijing

Were you able to watch the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Summer Olympics?

If you were, most likely you were watching it on your television from the comforts of your couch, which can't even come close to watching the fireworks live in Beijing.

Well according to an article, NBC added fake fireworks and didn't exactly show the event live. Does it really matter? Is it really that big of a deal if it made watching the ceremonies that much more spectacular?

Movies have digital effects. Television shows have enhancements. I guess I don't understand why making a televised show more visually interesting would cause this much debate.