How do i win a debate about not controlling violence in video games?
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1. Say that the vast majority of people that play violent games actually are influenced by them. I'm guessing 0.0001 percent - 1 in a 1000000 actually do something. And, those people are probably mentally ill and should not be playing the games in the first place.\n\n2. Say that it is the parents responsibility to see if their child is playing bad games.
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That's a big question. \n\nBy refusing to engage in a violent, verbal or physical, response, I am refusing to feed negative energy into a system already rife with it. I know that makes me sound like a new-age quack, and all I can say is that I really am a rational person. I'm not claiming that I don't understand the desire to take retribution, I do, but in giving in to that desire, we don't really generate a solution, we just create a new problem.\n\nThe link below is to a podcast of UC Berkeley's Introduction to Nonviolence course. If anyone is interested in this subject I'd really recommend it.
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Hockey and lacrosse, the two most violent sports on this continent. If something's nagging you, just go out and find a game, take it out on some people, and afterwards, they will think no less of you for being a hard player. lol
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Hmm. Yelling at them doesnt seem to work, neither does repeatedly beating them with your fist. Thats a toughie. Perhaps you could attatch some furniture castors and roll it down a steep hill?
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FIGHT WITH AGGRESSION! NO HOLDS BARRED! ANYTHING GOES! 1, KICKN IN BALLS  2, BITING 3, KICKING 4, PUNCHING 5, BUTTING 6, ELBOWING.\n\nWEAPONS NO NO! ALWAYS TRY N USE YOUR OWN ABILITY. IF IT FAILS........(PRACTICE) \n\nYOU'LL WIN 1 DAY! \n\nI PROMISE!
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Make a T-shirt that says:\nThe beating will continue till moral improves
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I would prefer not to but today's society wants it then turns around and says it's wrong.  In most cases it is more subtle in America.  Threats, attitude, bluffing is used more since people are now afraid of getting killed so blatant violence is not used as often but mind games and the threat of violence still hangs around.
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Just listen, don't say much unless you REALLY need to defend yourself. Wait till they cool down and THEN discuss your opinion. I've found this is the best way to handle this situation. Because after you let them cool down they are MUCH more likely to agree with you.
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against physical punishment of children (aka spanking etc)\n\nyou could mention how any other place in society,  hitting is considered assault  , research written studies of how children who are hit are more likely to hit others etc
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I think violent and sexual video games, and violence on TV and in films are having a negative effect on many young people. Since children are going to be exposed to some of this, no matter how hard we try to protect them, we must teach them moral values. That video games and movies are not real. If you shoot someone in real life they really die. They don't come back to life in some other show. We need to teach them to have respect for themselves and others. We need to sit down and watch TV with them. Find alternative forms of entertainment (go outside, to park, play games, camping, etc.). Children learn a great deal by what they see their parents do. They are like little sponges soaking everything up. They copy what they see. So, it's up to us to decide what they see.
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No, there isn't a way to do that. It's only rated teen, so lots of kids play it and enjoy it. If they put that in the game then lots of parents would be very very angry.
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Children's Sports--The New Epidemic of Violence \nhttp://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2002/12/8a/article_01.htm
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Opt out of racism.\nNo one can challenge you.
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Posturing using words to antagonize or argue.
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The best defense is your mind.  Stay out of situations where the temper would escalate to violence.  If you use words and your brain, you can get out of almost any bad situation without coming to blows.  \n\nIf you absolutely *have* to defend yourself from imminent physical assault, remember that the law favors even-handed responses, meaning don't defend yourself with a deadly weapon unless you're threatened with one.
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Turn around and walk away.   And never, ever discuss religion, politics or sports and also, whenever possible, mind your own business.  Do all that and you'll never be in an argumentative situation.\n-MM
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Just try Googling "gambling sports" and maybe the words "discussion debate morality ethic" and see what comes up.  It's a common enough topic of discussion.  Try your local librarian, too - they are really very good at what they do, they want to help you more than I do, and it's free!