Senator Yee Clarifies Statements, Says Gaming Hurts Children
Leland YeeAt first, gamers everywhere thought California senator Leland Yee was entirely on their side. But he has made a few clarifying comments that show he has some reservations about the video game industry.
First, he informed gamers they should "quiet down" in regards to the recent violent game debate and second, he admitted he didn't "use the best words" during a San Francisco Chronicle interview where he spoke about violence in games. As he just stated on Twitter (via GamePolitics), he meant to say that the game industry "has inherent conflict of interest in the gun violence debate." Although he knows a few gamers, he says the industry is still responsible for negatively affecting the health of our children:
"I have a lot of respect for many gamers. Many are on my staff and in my family--but the industry has profited at the expense of children."
Yee has also said that gamers "have no credibility" in the discussion surrounding violent video games, because apparently, we're all about our "lust for violence and the industry's lust for money." ...well, that won't earn him any new fans.
Tags: leland yee, violent games, violent video games, gun control
1/29/2013 10:42:36 AM Ben Dutka
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TrophyHunter
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 11:43:21 AM
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I couldn't even care less about their opinions.
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pillz81
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 12:04:23 PM
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Excelsior1
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 12:28:29 PM
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It's embarassing where we place on that list. Clearly it's a systemic problem here in the United States and gun control is a big part of it. Great Britian and Canada have the same violent videogame and media influences we have but they have a lot less guns on the street. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see what's going on here.
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JROD0823
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 3:07:01 PM
The amount of illegally owned handguns in the U.S. is a factor that nobody wants to discuss, and is a number that nobody can be sure of.
The amount of those murders that were committed that can also be attributed to a lawfully owned firearm being discharged by the rightful owner is almost guaranteed to be a miniscule percentage of the total murders, with most murders almost assuredly being the result of gang/cartel violence with illegally obtained firearms.
How many of those gang/cartel members do you suppose have the proper papers in order to own/carry a firearm? Likely none, or very few.
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Underdog15
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 3:40:05 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 5:00:42 PM
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Underdog15
Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 11:20:27 AM
But no. I'm all facts, all the time. Not my fault I'm so well educated... or is it?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2012/12/14/nine-facts-about-guns-and-mass-shootings-in-the-united-states/
PLEASE please please pay attention to the legitimate citations this time...
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Underdog15
Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 11:40:09 AM
None of your claims have been substantiated. Who's the one full of it, here, really?
I'm not sure you have any grounds at all, and the more I talk to you, the more I'm convinced I'm right.
In fact, just because I don't agree on one issue, you suddenly throw accusations that I hate everything the us stands for... Wut?
Every country in the world that has taken a strong stance on gun laws has had immediate results. There is absolutely nothing anywhere to show gun laws would hurt. Only theory based on made up fact.
I'm sorry bro, but I gotta take the double u on this one.
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Teddie9
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 1:51:44 PM
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AcHiLLiA
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 2:14:02 PM
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Underdog15
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 3:36:47 PM
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These ratings are the most reliable ratings out there. Overly violent games already shouldn't be getting into the hands of children!! Figure it out, Mr politicians!
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Nas Is Like
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 3:47:06 PM
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Yee, are you an idiot?
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Cuetes
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 7:15:33 PM
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I find it amazing that a politician (this jackass included) thinks he or she has any credibility at all period, but to jump out there and say we don't have a say because we are not credible is ignorant and irresponsible.
People wake up! Speak up! Defend your hobby responsibly and with great maturity. It's time to show politicians it's not kids playing violent games, but grown ass adults. Somebody needs to spell out the obvious, YES violent games are bad for kids, THAT IS WHY THEY ARE RATED MATURE!!! Unless that child has parents who allow the game to fall into their hands, it is not the problem.
I could go in to a whole rant about my position but it is irrelevant. I just wish politicians would stop stating the obvious and start debating the hard questions.....
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Underdog15
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 7:27:30 PM
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___________
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 2:45:02 AM
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if parents are more relaxed than they should be, and you dont have saftey nets to fall back on, ie making it illegal for kids to buy these types of games, than hey the bloods on your hands not ours.
as the saying goes prevention is better than cure!
maybe if it was harder for kids to get their hands on these things we wouldent have this problem?
typical yanks, you have to be 21 to access a harmless beverage but they wont even make it illegal for a 12 year old to buy inappropriate material!
begs logic, but then that explains it all.......
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Clamedeus
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 5:45:24 AM
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wackazoa
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 10:48:19 AM
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wackazoa
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 10:46:22 AM
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By the by.... dont own guns. Dont care for guns. And hopefully will never kill anything in my lifetime.
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Knightzane
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 10:57:58 AM