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