Many issues surround the company that is notorious for it's "Gran Theft Auto" series. The game promotes activities such as killing a prostitute after having sex with her, attacking a cop to avoid detainment, and killing just about any bystander in the game. Considering Grand Theft Auto from a duties and rights perspective, there are certain rights that suggest that the production, sale, and use of the game is unethical and should be restricted, if not prohibited. From a Utilitarian perspective, the game is unethical because it is not socially beneficial to society, in fact, it is the very opposite. The game demoralizes the nature of the crimes and makes them easier to commit. More and more shootings, such as Columbine and VT are occuring, and what is to blame?? Is it TV, videogames, or some other phenomena causing our youth to act maliciously and atrociously.
Rockstar could argue that its games serve as a primitive form of stress release through fantasy storylines, and that any logical person could separate what happens in the game from real life, just like right from wrong. Your thoughts....
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Rockstar games is known for it's violent games. But can they really be blamed for the increased violence in society. I feel that the answer is no because I feel it is up to parents and other adult figures to educate. They should distinguish between a game and the consequences of that type of behavior in reality. Therefore I feel that they can not be held accountable.
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