Alliedassault - View Single Post - Sniper motive.....video games to blame ??

SoLiDUS · 10-15-2002, 04:19 AM

Are we really having this discussion ?...

If their extrapolation made ANY sense, I would be the perfect soldier. Alas,
the idea that video games are a training ground for killers is erroneous for
many reasons: you don't learn to shoot pistols and rifles through the use of
a mouse, as much as some would want you to believe. Also, consider how
many millions of people play violent games all day long: why aren't they on
killing sprees ? The games themselves are harmless: the minority that DO
get affected, however, had prior unresolved issues. The games are not the
cause... but many would want you to think so, as a scapegoat is usually
needed for one to feel like his actions are always perfect and in no way can
contribute to problems...

Need I say more ? hake:

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SoLiDUS is Offline Senior Member Posts: 5,158 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gatineau, Qc, Canada	10-15-2002, 04:19 AM Are we really having this discussion ?... If their extrapolation made ANY sense, I would be the perfect soldier. Alas, the idea that video games are a training ground for killers is erroneous for many reasons: you don't learn to shoot pistols and rifles through the use of a mouse, as much as some would want you to believe. Also, consider how many millions of people play violent games all day long: why aren't they on killing sprees ? The games themselves are harmless: the minority that DO get affected, however, had prior unresolved issues. The games are not the cause... but many would want you to think so, as a scapegoat is usually needed for one to feel like his actions are always perfect and in no way can contribute to problems... Need I say more ? hake: