OK, enough already.
I get your point, and I don't think games should be banned, BUT.....
and this is a damned big BUT, PARENTS need to know what the hell they are buying for their kids. I work in different schools every day of the week. I am a father of two, and a gamer. I have been a gamer since before most of you were probably born. My favourite game is F.E.A.R. Would I let my kids play FEAR. NO F***ING WAY!!!
But When I see the work that kids do at school, and these were 7 year old boys, listing their favourite activities as "playing GTA San Andreas" and other extremely unsuitable games for children of that age, I am deeply disturbed. These are kids, and they should be protected from that kind of content. I have listened to these kids repeating stuff from the games they play. Its not nice. These games have their place in society, yes, but Parents need to police this, not the government.
No, video games do not make murderers, but kids of a young age are easily impressed. These kids had been playing these games for some time, and the stuff that comes out of their mouths..... it's not just games though. Parents think they can let their kids watch films totally unsuitable. Do you think that SAW III was suitable for kids ? I have heard at least one of these boys telling his mates all about Saw III and having a good laugh. (I've seen it - I know he's seen it by what he said.) Just because you think it won't turn them into killers ? If thats your opinion you are wrong. Its just plain unsuitable.
Now, any one of you here who can justify a 7 YEAR OLD BOY playing GTA San Andreas and then bragging about beating up prostitutes, I'd love to hear it.