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Editorial Slams Tennessee Bill Seeking Violent Game Ban

Mar 22, 2006 05:21

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It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 14:19:55 UTC

I see more and more editorials bashing Video Game Legislation. I can only presume they are reading my study....
http://tollwutig.livejournal.com/2265.html

However I object to one of these statements:
"And, as we all know only too well, once we cease to respect the humanity of other people, violence is the natural result."

I ceased to respect humanity of other people almost 15 years ago, I have yet to turn violent. I only pity humanity in its absurd ignorance.

Re: It's having an effect the1jeffy March 22 2006, 14:25:32 UTC

Me too. However, individual humans, I have been known to take a liking to. What is it about us humans, that we resort to unthinking mobs faster than I can blink?

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 14:33:14 UTC

The IQ of a mob is that if the dumbest member minus the number of members in the mob. This is a scientific fact... and completely undisputed.

Re: It's having an effect jabrwock March 22 2006, 17:57:05 UTC

I thought it was the IQ of the dumbest *divided* by the number of people in the mob. :P

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 17:59:42 UTC

oh yeah.. sorry don't have my pratchett references available

Ahh, Men in Black sabin_blitz March 22 2006, 18:25:27 UTC

How you inspire us. Especially you, K. "A person is smart. People are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals and you know it."

Re: It's having an effect silver_derstin March 22 2006, 14:46:31 UTC

I still have respect for humanity. You know, the part of humanity untouched by stupidity, corruption and bias. You know, unborn children.

But then again, they're pretty tasty, too. I respect tasty snacks.

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 14:53:00 UTC

unfortunately they are ruined before they can contribute more than some stem cells. Usually by the humanity of thier parents.

Re: It's having an effect silver_derstin March 22 2006, 16:36:37 UTC

But they're still tasty, right?

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 17:58:42 UTC

well personally not fond of fetus stew, but sure to some they are tasty.

I prefer my late night snacks to be young nubile, wear night gowns, and have a penchant for leaving windows open..

Re: It's having an effect jabrwock March 22 2006, 18:03:46 UTC

well personally not fond of fetus stew, but sure to some they are tasty.

I've heard cold placenta sandwiches are quite good the following day... ;)

I prefer my late night snacks to be young nubile, wear night gowns, and have a penchant for leaving windows open..

Score two Pratchett references in one story! We're on a roll! :P

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 18:31:31 UTC

technically it was a dracula rip off in a couple of the witch's books, Carpe Jugulum and Witch's Abroad (one of my personal favorite.)

After reading most of the discworld (twice) people wonder why i am cynical, or is it i have read most of the discworld books twice because I am cynical?

Re: It's having an effect jabrwock March 22 2006, 19:26:29 UTC

technically it was a dracula rip off in a couple of the witch's books, Carpe Jugulum and Witch's Abroad (one of my personal favorite.)

My fav is "Thief of Time".

After reading most of the discworld (twice) people wonder why i am cynical, or is it i have read most of the discworld books twice because I am cynical?

I figure I'm already cynical, and so I get the cynical jokes. :P

Re: It's having an effect acroamatis March 22 2006, 21:43:13 UTC

I'm really fond of Night Watch, meself. Though the terms "Men in Saffron" and "No Such Monastery" in Thief of Time are hilarious.

And the majority of Pratchett's work isn't cynical (except when viewed through Vimes) - it's kind of gritty humour, realist fantasy. So sue me, I like it.

Re: It's having an effect tollwutig March 22 2006, 21:45:42 UTC

i guess i am partial to the Witches as Granny Weatherwax is basically Cynicism personified,

Re: It's having an effect jdmdsp911 March 22 2006, 20:15:35 UTC

I agree. I lost faith in humanity a long time ago. Yet I choose to work a job that helps people instead of hurt them. And I enjoy what I do.

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