To find someone else to blame, definitely. The human race has always been violent, we've killed and maimed for thousands of years, much longer than media has existed. We've just found more effective ways of killing.
If there were no violent films, shows or games people would still be doing the same thing. But blaming the things kids watch absolves the blame, from them and from the parents. It is easier to point fingers than accept the true facts of the matter, because people are afraid of their own nature.
Know what Marilyn Manson said when he was interviewed after being blamed for the Columbine tragedy?
They asked him what he would say to those kids if he could.
He said he wouldn't say a word, he would just listen, because that's what no one ever did.
IIN people blame media when 'young people' act violent?
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To find someone else to blame, definitely. The human race has always been violent, we've killed and maimed for thousands of years, much longer than media has existed. We've just found more effective ways of killing.
If there were no violent films, shows or games people would still be doing the same thing. But blaming the things kids watch absolves the blame, from them and from the parents. It is easier to point fingers than accept the true facts of the matter, because people are afraid of their own nature.
Know what Marilyn Manson said when he was interviewed after being blamed for the Columbine tragedy?
They asked him what he would say to those kids if he could.
He said he wouldn't say a word, he would just listen, because that's what no one ever did.