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Bicoastal

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3. Um, maybe you haven't noticed the global economy....

Reply to LittlestStar (Original post)

Sat Dec 15, 2012, 02:44 AM

Dec 2012

...the entire world watches the same movies and listens to the same music and plays the same video games as we do.

Yet--once again--we're STILL the only ones with the major gun homicide problem.

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STOP supporting the bullshit violent culture!!! JUST STOP!!! [View all] LittlestStar Dec 2012 OP

There was plenty of violence in this world before movies Zoeisright Dec 2012 #1

Yes, it is time. ananda Dec 2012 #2

Um, maybe you haven't noticed the global economy.... Bicoastal Dec 2012 #3

I agree, but... defacto7 Dec 2012 #4

The entertainment industry gives people what they want to see ... Justin_Beach Dec 2012 #5

Your argument would make more sense if those games weren't played around the world. white_wolf Dec 2012 #6

Where else in the world are assault rifles available to use??? Thats the difference. LittlestStar Dec 2012 #7

Yes that is the difference so what is the point of this thread? white_wolf Dec 2012 #8

LETS BURN BEATLES ALBUMS Berserker Dec 2012 #9

Oh great, here come all the Tipper Gores wanting to ban video games. Odin2005 Dec 2012 #10