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All Games Banned From MO Prisons

Posted by Zonk on from the no-tetris-for-you-criminal-types dept.

A while back we mentioned that Missouri pulled violent games from prisons on the basis that hardened criminals shouldn't be practicing their sharpshooting technique. Now, the new governor has removed all video games from the MO prison system. From the AP story: "Blunt, a Republican who took office two weeks ago, called video games 'a luxury that inmates should not be allowed to enjoy.'"

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  1. To be blunt about this. by AtariAmarok · · Score: 5, Funny
    "Blunt, a Republican..."

    Looking for a new bill co-signed by State Legislator Doobie.

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    Don't blame Durga. I voted for Centauri.
  2. Future EA Employees? by michael+path · · Score: 5, Funny

    From TFA:

    In prison, inmates should "pick up skills and abilities that will allow them to go back out into society and be productive citizens," Blunt said. "Playing video games doesn't have anything to do with either of those objectives."

    Are you kidding? Confined to constricted areas for entire years. Limited interpersonal action creating a sociopath. Far, far too much free time on their hands. Die hard video game players. Always ready to take it up the butt.

    This is where Electronic Arts needs to recruit new talent.