Video Game Violence

By Shari Einhorn

State lawmakers in both the Senate and the Assembly have passed legislation aimed at cracking down on video game violence and reducing children's exposure to violent and inappropriate material.

Now, it's up to the governor.

People we interviewed had mixed reactions. Not surprisingly, most of the younger folks said they thought the violence really has no impact at all on young people, while most of the parents thought the video-game violence was nothing less than appalling.

Let us know what you think by writing a comment on our News 12 Long Island Sound Off board.

Shari

Comments

[Mike O'Brien]

The fact that public schools are so concerned about the appearance of their football fields is disturbing because it reflects a growing trend in this country to place more emphasis on sports than on the more cerebral activities that will enable future generations to compete with their counter parts around the globe. For years ball fields were not expected to remain green throughout the football season, but were typically restored in time for baseball season. The entire subject brings into question the wisdom of spending almost a million dollars for something so trivial at a time when the average property owner is struggling just to stay even.

[Mike O'Brien]

The fact that public schools are so concerned about the appearance of their football fields is disturbing because it reflects a growing trend in this country to place more emphasis on sports than on the more cerebral activities that will enable future generations to compete with their counter parts around the globe. For years ball fields were not expected to remain green throughout the football season, but were typically restored in time for baseball season. The entire subject brings into question the wisdom of spending almost a million dollars for something so trivial at a time when the average property owner is struggling just to stay even.