Fair enough.
Seeing the trial (people's faces, body language, etc.) is different than viewing transcripts.
Yes, transcripts are better than nothing.
Really, I am not arguing to make the case for cameras in the courtroom.
Just expressing my wish, and perhaps others wish to view this particular trial for professional purposes.
If it is that important
.then we are all free to buy a ticket to Canada and plant ye olde seat warmer in the courtroom.
As far as cameras in the courtroom in general
..I'm not personally decided on that issue. It is a complicated situation, IMO.
For example, just as recently as 100 years ago even executions were public. If we go even further back in history, the practice of public trial was quite common. Even in today's world there are places where all is done in the public eye. Tribal societies, etc.
That said, those places do not have reporters chasing the likes of Lindsey Lohan to snap pictures of her dirty toenail polish, or following that Kardashian (sp?) person trying to get a shot of her with a booger in her nose.