EMA Writes to US Vice President About Violent Media
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I continue to find it hilarious that people point at video games and film for being horrible and violent yet there's a book in about 80% of people's homes in the US that people use as justification for hate and is filled with not just rape, incest, murder, and outright genocide of the entire planet, but that is never called into question because it's their religion and they can't blame it because it's all about how to be a good person.
Yeah, ends justify the means in holy books but games or film? Nope, gotta burn 'em and try to ban 'em. Why be a good parent when you can just shift the blame?
Yeah, ends justify the means in holy books but games or film? Nope, gotta burn 'em and try to ban 'em. Why be a good parent when you can just shift the blame?
What do you mean? Are you referring to his claim that violent media does not have neglible effects on youths or his stance on gun control?DVS BSTrD said:
The letter is a well-written response to the current media climate of "blame the violent video games". It neatly addresses both the legal precedent and constitutional implications of any kind of legislation that would limit the consumption of "violent media". Assuming anyone in power reads it and doesn't dismiss it out of hand, this should generate some interesting discussion over on The Hill.
That being said, I doubt that this will have much impact. This debate has never been about improving the lives of citizens or about fixing any kind of problems that may be present, it is about a body of politicians who see an opportunity to court voters by decrying the evils of a media without much in the way of organized corporate and legal defenses (read: lobbyists (read: legalized bribery specialists)).
That being said, I doubt that this will have much impact. This debate has never been about improving the lives of citizens or about fixing any kind of problems that may be present, it is about a body of politicians who see an opportunity to court voters by decrying the evils of a media without much in the way of organized corporate and legal defenses (read: lobbyists (read: legalized bribery specialists)).
http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/cri_mur_wit_fir-crime-murders-with-firearms (stats from 2002)
Oh look at that most countries that game have an almost non existent (even considering population) murder with firearms total. One would almost think it was a gun control issue and has nothing whatever to do with violent video games.
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Why are people so fucking stupid.
Those crazy Colombians just can't stop playing Call of Duty /sarcasm.
Also, something has to be done about mental health and further, serious bullying. Hell, when I was bullied badly at school the only thing keeping me close to sane was video games...
Oh look at that most countries that game have an almost non existent (even considering population) murder with firearms total. One would almost think it was a gun control issue and has nothing whatever to do with violent video games.
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Why are people so fucking stupid.
Those crazy Colombians just can't stop playing Call of Duty /sarcasm.
Also, something has to be done about mental health and further, serious bullying. Hell, when I was bullied badly at school the only thing keeping me close to sane was video games...
It varrys state by statebimon_1234567 said:
(California it's a $1000 fine)
It became a bit of a non-issue all major retailers have rules in place. M rated games require you to swipe an ID for the sale to proceed.