Violent Video Games Should not Be Banned

Zheng WangEnglish 1302 sec 206Felicia Cain Dziadek

Nov 16 2012

Countries that have already banned the sales of violent video games: Germany, Switzerland, Venezuela, etc.

Countries that prohibit to sell violent video games to minors: Japan, England, etc.

People’s behaviors are controlled by brains, not games

1. Distinguish reality from virtual world2. Criminals eventually commit crimes

Video game is an art

1. People enjoy violent video games like enjoying violent movies and TV shows2. Movie is more realistic

Violent video game is important for economy

1. Video games sold in the US reach retail sales of twenty one billion dollars a year2. A lot of people will lose jobs after banning

Benefits

1. Get relax2. Reduce pain by 65%3. Eye health4. React faster5. Reduce violence

Violent video games ease pain:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iy5jOF78XQ

Banning violent video games violates the Constitution

Solutions:

1. age rating system (already exists)

2. Parents’ permission

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