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Violence and the Entertainment Industry: What Role Does It Play in American Tragedy?

Created by J.E. on December 16, 2012

Following the Littleton, CO tragedy, Bill Clinton said the following regarding the American entertainment industry, "They, and the rest of us, cannot kid ourselves… Our children are being fed a dependable daily dose of violence – and it sells."

–Bill Clinton

Read more: Violence in the Entertainment Industry http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hollywood-guns1.html#ixzz2FEfvXnQh

Movies, television and video games based on violent behavior de-sensitize young minds to the real consequences of guns and physical abuse.

Encourage the Motion Picture Association of America to impose stricter ratings that actually reflect the content of the film, show or game, discouraging producers and directors from exposing our nation's children to unnecessary violence during their formative years.

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