When you're on top of the game, when you're winning, you should set examples. Show people what you're truly about. Make people realize that even with your triumphs, you are not tyrants. But I guess that doesn't matter to some people. Meh.
Violent spectacles, which have been used thoughout history in many different cultures and times, are empowering those who would otherwise feel powerless, which is why they have maintained such sustained popularity through time and are still precticed today. Execute Order 66!!!