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Games and Music, the New Book Burning

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the someone-needs-to-reread-fahrenheit-451 dept.

It seems that a Newport News, VA pastor finally got around to reading Fahrenheit 451 and has decided that it was a good idea. Despite several studies claiming the contrary, Rev. Richard Patrick is blaming violent video games and music for crimes that he say has affected 90% of his congregation in one way or another.

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  1. Where does one download... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait
    The Catholic Priest child rapist game?

    The Canadian church Native child abduction game?

    Know what's really wrong with your church members? Religion.

  2. I played violent Video games growing up. by Zombie+Ryushu · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    The result? I have four college degrees, and a network of computers of my own. I have never committed a crime in my life.