While I get it, I do feel like it was the easy and safe choice. Just Vader 2.0. Imagine if Ben has to actually right his wrongs rather than pay for his crimes with death. I mean, Darth Revan basically committed the same type of crimes but ended up being considered a hero. I like the idea that rehabilitation can be greater than punishment.
Oh I agree. It was definitely a pull at our emotions, I’d like to see a fanedit where Ben survives. I’m just saying in-lore, saving Rey wasn’t a selfish act.