Games and Music, the New Book Burning 218
It seems that a Newport News, VA pastor finally got around to reading Fahrenheit 451 and has decided that it was a good idea. Despite several studies claiming the contrary, Rev. Richard Patrick is blaming violent video games and music for crimes that he say has affected 90% of his congregation in one way or another.
Books, games, music - not the only things ablaze (Score:3, Funny)
Nevermind the politics... (Score:3, Funny)
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If you disapprove of a particular book (or video game, etc.), don't burn it: rather, just don't buy it in the first place.
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Rev. Patrick is the Devil (Score:3, Funny)
So 90% of his congregation is involved in violent crimes (as perp or victim). Why doesn't he blame himself? He's the one responsible for protecting their souls. 90% is a high correlation. Maybe Rev. Patrick is the common factor that's responsible for these crimes.
At the very least, he's insulting god by saying that rappers and videogame devs are stronger than god. But maybe god just doesn't have nearly as good an agent in Rev. Patrick as does the devil.
Re:read the interview (Score:1, Funny)
I think you meant "legally" banned. Surely you didn't mean "successfully."