while i don't think these games (& other forms of media) are the motivation behind such acts, i do believe (& i think they've done studies to show this) that violent entertainment does indeed desensitize kids to violence...maybe there is some element of being a catalyst for someone who is obviously very disturbed to begin with...who knows, i just hope this sniper is stopped...while i'm on the soapbox, i do think the media needs to be more responsible in not giving these sick people so much airtime...that itself is sick & uneccessary, imo...
cover bob wrote >I'm typically of the opinion that video games, heavy metal, etc. can be catalysts but are seldom the motivation for someone to resort to evil stuff like this sniper.< ******************************************** Kate Bennett: www.katebennett.com Sponsored by Polysonics/Atlantis Sound Labs Over the Moon- "bringing the melancholy world of twilight to life almost like magic" All Music Guide ********************************************
