Well to me blaming video games is exactly like blaming guns.
The root cause is obviously the mental issue. There are reports now that the shooter snapped after finding out his mother was looking into committing him to a mental facility.
But I do think that as a culture we've become WAY to open with violence. I know dozens of families where 8-9 year old kids watch violent movies. Is it going to encourage them to go out and shoot someone? Probably not, but I do not think it is healthy either.
The video game debate was WAY more serious after Columbine. I think a lot of people have accepted the fact NOW that it is just a convenient excuse.
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