cslinger
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There are differing opinions on its effect on society etc. but I find myself sitting here thinking to myself....
I love a good action movie. I grew up playing cowboys and Indians, war, cops and robbers etc. I have played lots of violent video games etc. etc. I now own lots of guns and ammo and love to shoot.
All that being said the thought of harming another human being absolutely turns my stomach. I cannot imagine having to be put into a situation where I would have to harm another human being. I sure as hell wouldn't harm another over a TV or a car etc. Stuff can be replaced.
At any rate is it my upbringing? I was always taught the difference between real and fantasy. I was always taught that violence is an action of last resort.
At any rate I really feel that, yes violence in media can have an effect on development but only if there isn't an adult figure there explaining the difference between make believe and reality.
Sorry just babbling and hoping that everybody here realizes that violence is an ABSOLUTE last resort to be use for defense of self or others and that there is no romance in real violence. That being said I am off to watch Commando now.
Chris
I love a good action movie. I grew up playing cowboys and Indians, war, cops and robbers etc. I have played lots of violent video games etc. etc. I now own lots of guns and ammo and love to shoot.
All that being said the thought of harming another human being absolutely turns my stomach. I cannot imagine having to be put into a situation where I would have to harm another human being. I sure as hell wouldn't harm another over a TV or a car etc. Stuff can be replaced.
At any rate is it my upbringing? I was always taught the difference between real and fantasy. I was always taught that violence is an action of last resort.
At any rate I really feel that, yes violence in media can have an effect on development but only if there isn't an adult figure there explaining the difference between make believe and reality.
Sorry just babbling and hoping that everybody here realizes that violence is an ABSOLUTE last resort to be use for defense of self or others and that there is no romance in real violence. That being said I am off to watch Commando now.
Chris