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Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games

Unread post by Istik » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:12 am

http://blogs.popzara.com/index.php/item/716
Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games" reproduces a letter from disbarred but unbowed anti-gaming zealot Jack Thompson, addressed to United States President Barack Obama. The letter references the recent school shooting in Germany and, taking a page from the playbook of fellow fanatic David Grossman, repeatedly makes use of the phrase "murder simulator." He also outlines highlights of his ten-year campaign combating violent video games that began after his attempts to blame society's ills on rap music began falling on deaf ears. After a decade of effort, he has finally concluded the only solution is to ban violent games altogether:
At least we dont need to worry about him being in these forums
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Re: Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games

Unread post by asharin » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:48 pm

He'll probably agree too :D
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Re: Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games

Unread post by Lores » Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:47 pm

asharin wrote:He'll probably agree too :D

That's because he doesnt believe in personal responcibility.



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Re: Jack Thompson Asks Obama For Nationwide Ban On "Killer Games

Unread post by Gram » Wed Mar 25, 2009 1:02 pm

Jack Thompson is a crackpot. Because humans were never violent before video games....

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