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In reply to the discussion: In a few months, Grand Theft Auto V will be available in stores. [View all]Skip Intro
(19,768 posts)14. Many ask those same questions re: the 2nd Amendment.
I'm not for infringing on either, but if the goal is to find the causes of gun violence, if we embark down that path, I don't see how we can refuse to look at the ubiquitous glorification of gun violence in various media.
Btw, there are many who'd applaud laws against what is termed "hate speech."
Slippery slopes abound.
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I've read those; if the dice gods want me dead on the first move though, that's that.
Posteritatis
Jan 2013
#21
As a staunch supporter of strict gun control, I will be playing the hell out of this game. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jan 2013
#2
The question of whether such games desensitize some to real-life violence and death,
Skip Intro
Jan 2013
#8
It is a valid question to ask, however should we restrict the 1st Amendment because of it.
Glassunion
Jan 2013
#12
I never suggest banning these violent games. Trying to get players to see the hypocrisy of consuming
KittyWampus
Jan 2013
#18
Well said, people can try to deny it all they want but games are a form of art
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#33
I think you may have missed the part where the game would not even exist without US culture
Fumesucker
Jan 2013
#20
Only an expansion pack to a really old game, none of the main games in the series are set in London
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#44
Did you also believe ozzys suicide solution caused people to kill themselves.
Arcanetrance
Jan 2013
#37
And god help those of us who play Paradox Interactive's games, of course...
Posteritatis
Jan 2013
#24
But if banning these types of violence-glorifying games saves even one life...
Llewlladdwr
Jan 2013
#35
Because guns actually kill people directly, games have never killed anyone
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#45
That was a completely inane argument. They EASILY facillitate Accidental death and murder
kysrsoze
Jan 2013
#89
No that is not what I am saying at all, you like to put words in people's mouths
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#68
And studies show that assault weapon bans and restrictions on magazine capacity...
Llewlladdwr
Jan 2013
#71
Nowhere does he say we should ban cars, nor does he suggest that we should ban most guns
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#58
So in other words, we don't *really* have an obligation to try saving lives...
Llewlladdwr
Jan 2013
#61
Go ahead and try to organize a swimming pool ban if you are so concerned about them
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#66
I'm not punishing you, I just don't think you need to buy any more assault rifles or handguns
Bjorn Against
Jan 2013
#84
I seem to remember hearing the President calling on Congress to re-instate the assault weapon ban.
Llewlladdwr
Jan 2013
#65