| The argument as to whether video games are good | | | | violence. After watching those movies, I had an |
| or not is perhaps one of the hottest debates today. | | | | increased hatred of un-needed violence. They did not |
| There are smart, well-educated, well-meaning people | | | | make me violent. Instead, they re-enforced my belief |
| on each side of the debate.As a non-gamer, I have | | | | that cruelty is wrong, and violence should be avoided |
| an interesting perspective bring to the discussion - I'm | | | | if possible.Another argument against computer and |
| a non-gamer who views video games favorably. | | | | video games is that they are sedentary. Kids who |
| Why? Allow me to explain.Probably the largest | | | | play them often end up overweight, lazy, and |
| complaint against video games is that they encourage | | | | unskilled in other ares of life. Well, that may have |
| violence. Perhaps they do. But I think that they are | | | | some truth in it, but that can be said about lot's of |
| only a part of the picture. Playing a shooting game on | | | | things - including a desk job! I believe that the key is |
| your computer does not and can not by itself create | | | | balance and moderation. Just as running marathon |
| a murderer. There are many other factors involved. | | | | every other day would be detrimental to your health, |
| In my experience, the gamers that I know are | | | | so is playing too many video games.Before I close, |
| certainly not violent.I believe that playing violent video | | | | let me explain why I am a non-gamer - it's because |
| games may increase violence only if and when other | | | | I'd rather go hunting or fishing that play a game |
| factors are present. I feel the same about violent | | | | about hunting, shooting, fishing, etc.Visit for quality |
| movies, which I generally do not mind. Take, for | | | | game servers. |
| example, Gladiator or The Patriot, both R rated for | | | | |