“It used to be said we are what we eat but perhaps the new saying should be you are what you play” My article is mainly about the influence of computer games and how they are affecting generation “Next” with regard to the perception and lack of respect for police agencies. Honestly, while this article had some interesting statistics, I find it odd that they want to lay the blame of societal woes at the feet of online computer gaming. ( i.e. the internet ). Lack of respect for law enforcement agencies has been prevalent in movies, novels, comic books and even old time radio productions long before the internet or computer gaming even exisited. Personally, I feel the rush to “blame” my space and other blogs or computer games with violence is the wrong way to go about the larger issue. Morals need to start with parenting and yet that is largely overlooked in this article.
Second try. Gaming, blogs and policing
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Our societies values require a renewal of sorts, and the effects of social erosion is evident in all aspects of our lives. A lack of respect for authority, no faith in the government and even the breakdown of the family structure has weakened our grip on our values. What will it take to renew these values? The article you reported on is a symptom of our ill health.
My son is huge "gamer"; often playing into the early morning hours. He also works part-time and goes to college full time. His major? Criminal Justice with a dream to eventually become a FBI agent or US Marshal. His first stop after graduation is either the local police force or the state Highway Patrol. As John Stossel would say "Give me a break!"
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