Gaffer Tape said:Once again, compared to the burning skeletons of Owen and Beru, the numerous losses of limb in later movies, and the whole Anakin burn victim thing, it really makes me wonder why Lucas would feel that strongly about something so minor.
I think thats the point. When Owen and Beru get toasted and when Luke gets his hand cut off its supposed to be horrible and impactful; the Imperials you are not supposed to feel anything when they get shot.