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[Addendum]

So I guess that hypothetical kid would their hammer on the coffee table after watching The People's Court, stare at nothing and talk incessantly after watching the news, wrap their blanket around their neck and jump out the window after watching Superman, and kiss their sister after watching a soap opera

 

[GFreeman]

Juvenile violent crime is at a 30 year low (check here for more if you want), coinciding with the rise in popularity and availability of not just violent games, but violent entertainment of all kinds. The cause of violence is elsewhere. People like you won't accept it, because you want an easier answer and this one is the one the media decided to give you, but if you have even a passing interest in looking at the facts, you'll see why this argument is so ridiculous. The numbers are in direct contradiction of everything you are saying.

 

[Kritish]

I dont know. I love games just as much as the next guy, but damn, kids need to get outside and play sports more rather than sit in their house and play video games. I mean Americans are fatter and lazier now more than ever and video games, while they may not be a direct cause, sure as hell dont help.
I also think there needs to be MUCH tougher laws when it comes to kinds under the age of 17 purchasing games rated M. I think that selling a video game that carries a T rating to a 12 yr old should carry the same penalty that selling a box of cigarettes or beer to a 12 yr old should carry. If the parent allows the child to buy it thats fine(that nows falls on the parent). I also think that its up to the individual retailers to educate the parent when they are purchasing a game that is rated 17+ for their 13 yr old. The employee needs to make sure that the parent knows EXACTLY why the game is rated as it is(and i know that that info is printed on the box but as i said, Americans are lazier than ever and dont like to read). I dont think there needs to be laws that state what games can and can not be made but there deff needs to be a crackdown on what games can and cant be sold to certain age groups.

What a load of crap...