Computer games prompt kids to shoot at police
Well, recent media coverage has suggested the link. However, over the weekend I scientifically researched the proposition by watching Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Turns out teens have been doing nasty things with cars and guns since before computer games were even invented, let alone the latest installment of the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
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am im tALKING TO A POLICE OR A PERSON.
[See? Completely well-adjusted. CK]
Posted by: myshay | April 11, 2008 4:18 AM
Isn’t GTA R18 and the kids in question only 14? How can they be influenced by a game they too young to play or view?
Posted by: Anonymous | June 26, 2007 10:03 AM
I reckon violent video games are all part of the jigsaw which, along with violent movies, violent news reports and violent sports make up a picture of violence being a normal part of life.
The same items also provide some pretty good inspiration for those with violent predispositions.
Do we need that crap ?
Posted by: Bryan Flanagan | June 26, 2007 9:47 AM
Ah but politicians and the media today need to jump on some bandwagon and video games are easy prey.
Posted by: Beeswax | June 25, 2007 11:11 PM