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D&D Blamed For Stabbing Deaths

Posted by Zonk on from the excellent-detective-work dept.

Grymalkin writes "A man is in custody for allegedly stabbing 3 people to death in King of Prussia, PA last week. Now it appears that the district attorney believes there may be a link between the murders and the Dungeons and Dragons RPG. From the article: 'I mean, you have many, many stab wounds and those 'Dungeons and Dragons' fantasy games involve swords and knives and daggers and things of that nature. There may be a connection but I can't say for sure.'" Wow. There are a lot more D&D players than I thought there were, what with all the stabbings and all.

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  1. I hope its true... by zappepcs · · Score: 2, Interesting

    If they prove his bad morals are because of D&D, then maybe they can link bad teeth or eyesight to some other source and my insurance will have to pay for corrective actions, after suing the appropriate game maker?

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  2. This guy has an interesting history... by Hobart · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Some googling on Mr. Bruce Castor in Philly brings up:

    Some of his emails involving campaign for Attorney General
    This is a revolution. Revolutions are by definition unconventional. It is this, not consideration of ego, pride or stubborness which gives me pause. Normal methods have not worked. Asher is a Madman, ! and that lunatic is in charge of the asylum. How can normal logic ever apply?
    Allegations he may let off drunk drivers if you happen to be a rich political donor
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  3. Re:Well atleast its not computer games this time by FidelCatsro · · Score: 2, Interesting

    No im not ;) , Im living in germany and im from Scotland . In Germany we just have dodgy political decisions on baning the posesions of WW2 memorbelia , yet allowing Neo-Nazi scum to march .
    Idiot lawyers though are a world problem , however we have far better safe gaurds against them in civils case's at least.

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  4. Logic Saves by skinfitz · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Once again, Logic Saves:

    If
    "Violent crime is inspired by media violence" is true;

    Games are a form of media

    Books are a form of media

    ...therefore...

    The Bible is an inspiration for violence as it contains violence.

    Lets see them get out of that. Oh wait - let me guess - there is some law being passed to exempt the Bible for being blamed for anything.

  5. Re:Could Passion of the Christ cause stabbings? by [cx] · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Ironically back then, Jesus was viewed by many of the Roman populace as being an evil man and a bad influence for the people. He was killed, many rejoiced, and many still do.

    I for one could care less, if God was my dad and he let me die, that would be the end of our long talks.

    And as for violence being glorified, try the news, one minute, "Your Army Needs You!", next minute, boom! There goes some new recruits!

    Video games if any put a comedic spin on violence, making it family fun. Jesus would get more of a kick out of video games than he would out of that Mel Gibson movie.

    How can you say Jesus wouldn't enjoy the 5 star cops rating in GTA?

    I think you don't know Jesus!

    [cx]

  6. Re:Well atleast its not computer games this time by rmccann · · Score: 2, Interesting

    I read a very good article about violence and computer games. It mentioned that throughout the last centuary there has always been somethat that is corrupting tht youth. First cinema in 1920s, then comic books in the 1950s, etc..