My views on violent video games and Jack Thompson

[Toonami Tom]

I have done some thinking today. Jack Thompson thinks he's doing something good, but he takes his 'goals' too far. He thinks that children should not be allowed to play graphic violence video games, and I agree with this. Jack has also stated that violent video games effect the minds of children, and he's probably right.

He also states that violent video games contribute to real world violence. Now, here's where I disagree, at least somewhat. I believe that a normal person can play violent video games for as long as they want, and they won't commit real world violence because of a game.

However, if you have someone that is crazy and they play a shooter game and/or a violent game, I believe this could push them over the line so to speak. Notice that I say a crazy person. A normal person can handle a violent video game, but a crazy person may not be able to.

In conclusion, I think that the ESRB system should be used always, and if an adult wants a violent video game that's fine. But it should be illegal, IMO, to sell an "M" rated game to a child.

Add Edit: I wanted to add that I own "M" rated video games. I consider myself a normal person and I am over 17 years old, so that's fine.

There are certain "M" rated games that I think push the envelope and are very messed up, and I do not want to play those games. Although, I think other people should have the right to play such games, even if I don't want to.