No Link Found Between Video Games And Virginia Tech Shooting
- August 31st, 2007
- 3 Comments
His fault? No.
In no way, shape or form did video games, violent or otherwise, shape the actions of Virginia Tech shooter Seung-Hui Cho. (Just like John opined several months ago.) That’s the conclusion reached by a panel under the watchful eye of Virginia Governor Tom Kaine. It turns out the only experience Cho had with video games was with the likes of Sonic, hardly a game that inspires violent behavior. In fact, Cho hardly did anything. Nearest his roommate could tell, all Cho did was study and download music.
Time for the liberal, mainstream media to find another scapegoat, ’cause it looks like video games won’t cut it this time.
Report: Virginia Tech Massacre Unrelated to Games [GameDailyBiz]
Suzie (Who am I?)
1 year ago
Damn straight. Hey, maybe it was excessive studying that caused him to snap. -_-;;
David Mackey (Who am I?)
1 year ago
I’m not a big fan of the “video games made him do it” school of thought in general…Not that I don’t think games can’t have an affect on people - but I doubt it is more than films/tv and I think there are bigger contributors - e.g., family, friends, culture, moral values.
Dragon Feet (Who am I?)
2 weeks ago
very very true!