There is always something amusing about the argument that the media doesn’t affect us. While it may not turn us into serial killers, it does have its effects. Unfortunately, from the looks of things, we’re all watching Honey Boo Boo…and it’s working.
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RICK: I'm writing a very angry email to this newspaper. They implied there could possibly be a link between video games and violence! If people read this they might start to believe video games cause violent behavior.
MEGAN: Why do you care what people think?
RICK: If they believe it, then they might support laws regulating video games or outright banning them!
RICK: We can't have people acting off the belief that what appears in media affects how people behave. Where would that lead us?
MEGAN: In front of a computer typing an email?
MEGAN: Why do you care what people think?
RICK: If they believe it, then they might support laws regulating video games or outright banning them!
RICK: We can't have people acting off the belief that what appears in media affects how people behave. Where would that lead us?
MEGAN: In front of a computer typing an email?
