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Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN): Video Games Are Worse Than Guns

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by Adam Biessener on January 30, 2013 at 02:11 PM

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"I think video games is a bigger problem than guns, because video games affect people," the senator from Tennessee told MSNBC in response to a question about proposed gun control legislation that would require universal background checks.

Words fail me.

Failing the ability to live in a world where viewpoints like this weren't part of the political mainstream, I'd settle for a world where people like Senator Alexander had legitimate, good-faith discussions with folks like Adam Sessler instead of grandstanding about how (to uncharitably paraphrase the Senator) guns don't kill people, video games kill people.

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by HardrockAJ Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:21 PM

How do video games get mentioned like this and movies dont? Movies and tv shows are by far worse than video games but they are never mentioned.
by Companion Cube Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:21 PM

Wanna know what else can be considered worse than guns? Hippos. There are more annual deaths via hippo attacks than gun related deaths.
by TALI Z0RAH Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:21 PM

So something that brings enjoyment to millions is worse than something that has killed millions?
by thegodofwine7 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:21 PM

It's simple. Ban controllers. Take away their ammunition, and those stupid gamers are just lugging electronic boxes around. That'll show 'em.
by shmahadle Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:22 PM

"I was robbed by a man wielding a copy of Need for Speed: Underground!" Said no one ever.
by joelstrode Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:23 PM

Remember when we heard this argument directed at jazz, heavy metal, and rap?
by Eray Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:24 PM

This damn country. Is Canada like this? I'm thinking about moving there. I can't stand the stupidity of these politics anymore.
by Dan Talarico Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:25 PM

STOP SHOOTING UP SCHOOLS WITH COPIES OF CALL OF DUTY, YOU MONSTERS
by megaded1975 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:25 PM

Tennessee must be proud to have this guy but not because he is smart but because they are being represented by someone with teeth for a change.
by KingpinLarry Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:26 PM

As a Tennesseean I completely disagree more than any person who isn't.
by Large Italian Mustache Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:26 PM

Again? Really? The argument is over everyone!
by The Destroyer Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:26 PM

Yeah! Because guns don't kill people, and aren't one of the worst inventions in history!
by Eric Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:27 PM

If video games killed people, there would be a lot more killing going on.
by Chris Davis Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:27 PM

So they want to break constitutional rights? 'Murica! You ARE free to do what we tell you to do.
by Steven E. Holland Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:27 PM

I'm at a loss of words.
by cbarber357 Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:27 PM

Any republican "Guns don't kill people, people do. And also, video games kill people, I saw a copy of Uncharted 2 take out a family of three the other day!"
by AustinB Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:28 PM

Wow...With all due respect, (which is really none this joker deserves no respect) Go to hell Senator.
by Cameron Koch Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:28 PM

Derp.
by Just_Rob Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 02:30 PM

that's funny because I think Senators like these are worse than morons.