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VA Tech Panel Witness: Violent Games Should Be Banned Like Heroin

In official testimony before the commission investigating the Virginia Tech massacre, a representative of fringe political figure Lyndon LaRouche called for banning violent games in the same way that heroin is banned. The witness also testified inaccurately on several issues and cited game critics like Jack Thompson and David Grossman. picked by sholom22 1 year ago

tags jack thomspn david grossman va tech video games

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10	Bandit

1 year ago

"These games, I propose, should be banned. The same way you cannot buy heroin"

Does this mean that heroin is free now?

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13	imnotyoo

1 year ago

Yay! Game dealers!

Beware, parents! Your friendly neighborhood video game dealer is pushing games on your kids!

You are charged with possession of a violent video game. How do you pea?

Tonight at 6: The War on Games -- The government isn't playing.

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13	imnotyoo

1 year ago

« Bandit : Does this mean that heroin is free now?

No, it's a $30 starting fee, and then a $15 monthly fee. Does not include needle or dirty spoon. Refer a friend and get a discount!

Buy yours today =D

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moNet

1 year ago

Also, be careful about who you share your controllers with O.O

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12	VooDooPe...

1 year ago

Have they not heard of catharsis? What if violent video games provide a valuable release valve for people who would otherwise be snapping like postal workers on Dec 24th?

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7	bcgrote

1 year ago

Ummm, but didn't the shooter at VAT NOT play video games, both at college and at home?

Look America! Look at the fluffy distracting bunny!!! Chewbacca defense! Avoid the real issue!

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4	elhoopso

1 year ago

« bcgrote : Ummm, but didn't the shooter at VAT NOT play video games, both at college and at home?

Look America! Look at the fluffy distracting bunny!!! Chewbacca defense! Avoid the real issue!

What's the real issue?

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7	bcgrote

1 year ago

Good question. Usually you follow the money, but if this guy is with the Larouche camp, it's hard to say!

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