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Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Lots of discussion about violet video games and movies etc. contributing to the real violence in this country. When gun control comes up, we hear from the defenders of the 2nd amendment. That is nothing compared to what you will hear if there becomes a movement to ban violent video games or violence in movies from the first amendment crew. In my opinion we have broadened the intent of these amendments to mean something that was never considered by the framers of the constitution. Be that as it may, it becomes virtually impossible to do anything about these problems at this point.

In my personal fantasy world there would be limited and regulated access to hunting and self-defense weapons, serious mandatory sentences for violators of gun laws (many of which already exist) and perpetrators of crime carried out with a weapon. There would be no realistic games where the controller of the game could use a virtual weapon to kill virtual enemies. There would be no songs with lyrics that incite violence against women or anyone else. Bomb making sites and others promoting violence would be shut down, and the creators prosecuted. This does not even scratch the surface of things that I would change, or that, in my opinion, need to change. I am a progressive and realize that things continue to change and evolve, most for the better, but some things were really better before television, computers, and the relaxation of the movie code. Maybe in the afterlife my fantasy will play out, but in this world I unfortunately don't see it getting much better.

Consider them opened.

I agree with you that as a society there is too much violence in video games, movies, music, etc. I for one would never go see a gory movie or even somthing billed as a horror movie as I see too much of violence in the news. Some people enjoyed being titilated by horror. I find watching something pleasant more preferable. I don't watch the news on television as it's who murdered who and who raped who. I much rather get my news from the internet but then it has videos and I can select, if I want to watch it.

I would like to go back to days when people bought their children toys that promoted learning. In a perfect world, banning of violence through music, movies and video games would happen. Being in the real world, there isn't a chance odf a snowball in he** that will come to fruition.

We owe it to our grandchildren to provide a safe environment. Will they always be totally safe? No, but we have to try to make it as safe as possible and minimize and insulate them from the horrors of life until they reach the legal age.

My heart breaks over the 20 children lost in Newtown as one of my co-workers had her child attending kindergarten that day. Donations will be collected at work for those in need.

Have a nice day everyone.