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In reply to the discussion: Do you think violent movies, TV, and video games contribute NOTHING to the carnage in this country? [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)124. Unless you're actually trying to argue about violent media
There's no reason violent media would only lead to gun violence. If violent media triggers violence in people, it would trigger more crimes than just gun violence.
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Do you think violent movies, TV, and video games contribute NOTHING to the carnage in this country? [View all]
Larrymoe Curlyshemp
Jan 2013
OP
The suicide rate in Japan is very high. Social conformity is expected>violence turned inwards
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#70
Actually, there is violent crime Europe. In fact, it's quite high. I was just looking at statistics.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#87
Violence is not an invention of film makers, video game makers, or comic book writers...
Kalidurga
Jan 2013
#6
Let's say, "Yes, violent movies, TV, and video games contribute to carnage in this country."
justiceischeap
Jan 2013
#13
even MORE frustrating is that apparently violent crime is acceptable if it doesn't involve guns.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#85
Considering that some European countries & Canada do have fairly high gun ownership rates
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#93
I don't think, unless we lobotomize people, we are going to do away with violent crime
justiceischeap
Jan 2013
#136
I don't know, but it might be. I am also think of that fellow who killed many last summer
1-Old-Man
Jan 2013
#45
What drives suicidal mass shooters > researcher links suicide bombers/mass shooters.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#109
I think Institutional Violence in the USA might be a factor too. Poverty for instance.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#105
You need to be specific in saying "gun violence" because Europe also has violent crimes like rape.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#104
Mass shootings do happen in other countries. Proliferation of guns in the US points to need for gun
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#103
Yeah, about that, might wanna look into the stuff that inspired the Comics Code.
Posteritatis
Jan 2013
#142
I think that what video games provide is an aggression displacement outlet. At worst they condition
ancianita
Jan 2013
#30
In fact, one of the reasons our movie industry is such low quality is pandering to overseas markets.
Romulox
Jan 2013
#36
Gaming is a way of life for many. That should be cause for concern right there.
randome
Jan 2013
#42
I think internet bulletin boards and Fox News contribute more to the violence problem that gamess
Sheepshank
Jan 2013
#60
seems like there are politicians that like to provoke anger, paranoia and revenge
Sheepshank
Jan 2013
#63
Yes, I don't think they contribute a thing to carnage in this country
WilmywoodNCparalegal
Jan 2013
#64
Yet DU'ers will constantly blame FOX News & Rush Limbaugh. HYPOCRITES. Either Media does have
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#73
There is no hypocrisy. Most who listen to FOX aren't listening in the same context
berni_mccoy
Jan 2013
#77
Yes of course there is hypocrisy. Either it influences someone or it doesn't. Your need to try and
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#81
I picked my lane that is backed with science. That Media does influence our behavior, attitudes.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#100
The subject is Media and whether it influences behavior, is it not? Pick a lane.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#82
DU'ers blamed the tv show "24" for many believing torture works. As example #2.
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#95
so why doesn't the rest of the world which also sees the same movies and video games
Fresh_Start
Jan 2013
#83
Well you see there are those that don't play violent video games, or watch violent films
Puzzledtraveller
Jan 2013
#86
no problem for most people, but the 2% that are sociopaths on psychoactive drugs with a bad reaction
Follow The Money
Jan 2013
#107
Yes, and a major part of my reason is a bit of history I read about WWI
Agnosticsherbet
Jan 2013
#111