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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]Motown_Johnny
(22,308 posts)You may as well say that race car video games and car chases in movies lead to reckless driving.
It may be that some people who have problems distinguishing between reality and fantasy might confuse the two. This does not mean that the games and media are the problem or even that they contribute to the problem. These people have issues that will continue to exist even if they have no exposure to these types of violent fantasies.
The truth is that an opposing argument also exists. That some people who may be prone to violence are able to vent their hostilities in a safe manner thanks to these video games.
There is exactly the same amount of evidence for each argument, none.
Oh, as for that #1 cause of death by shooting, you got that right. It is the video game stuff which you have talked yourself into that is nuts.