Summary
Columbine. The Washington snipers. Gang shootings in Oakland. Violent video games were blamed in all of them.
The latest exhibit in the People v. Video Games involves an Alabama teen who an attorney says was inspired by the "Grand Theft Auto' franchise to steal cars and shoot three people.See the full content of this document
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Industry Put On Defensive
As the electronic entertainment industry prepares to defend itself in that case, Rep. Joe Baca, D-Rialto, is lobbying for his second piece of legislation targeting games this time a call to re- evaluate the rating system designed to keep violent games out of children's hands.
Critics also are seeking a connection between video games and this week's school shooting in Minnesota. The shooter reportedly was an avid gamer, but no official connection has been made.The $11 billion industry is taking its turn on the spit of public opinion, roasting on the same fire that left scorch marks on works of literature, some musical genres and movies."It's just the newest political football for everyone to play with...See the full content of this document
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