While it may be a conscience decision if we decide to watch such an execution or not - we have to remember that, as an organization, we are not opposed to capital punishment.
Key Beliefs on Capital Punishment
Biblical Basis: According to official publications on the Watchtower Online Library, Jehovah's Witnesses believe God authorized human governments to use capital punishment—particularly for murderers—dating back to the command given in Genesis 9:6.
Role of Government: They view secular governments as "superior authorities" permitted by God to execute justice and punish wrongdoers, and they do not believe the Bible condemns governments for utilizing the death penalty.
Political Neutrality: Jehovah's Witnesses do not actively campaign or lobby either for or against the death penalty in political arenas, leaving the implementation of criminal justice up to state authorities.
Personal View: While the organization recognizes the scriptural allowance for capital punishment, individual members may hold varying personal views on the matte
As someone who is in a congregation that includes a prison with 'death row' as part of our territory, we have some brothers who are part of our congregation on death row. While these brothers regret what they did before knowing the truth and have no desire to die, they do not disagree that the state has the right to execute them for what they did. This past year, one of our brothers was executed.