SemperJase
First Post
KDLadage said:I would state that it is not, and that if they have things like this (rape & murder) in thier heads that need to be expressed, it is best expressed with some books and play acting than in reality.
Its best these things aren't expressed at all. Acting these things out only reinforces them in a persons mind. Especially if they are expressed in a game environment where evil actions have no consequences.
The secondary effects are what I am concerned with.
That is the problem with the editorial. The prisons are and must be concerned with the primary purpose. Just as they restrict other games, they must be allowed to restrict this game.
Still, I defend the right of Dragon to print what they want. I further defend the right of the readership to complain about it.
To clarify, I did not question their right to print the editorial. I never mentioned their rights at all. If they want, they have the right to publish 100 pages of civil rights editorials. I merely question if a gaming magazine should get into political discussions; are they being true to their mission of publishing a gaming magazine. If not, they were in error.
Lastly you keep saying if prison is replaced with school district we wouldn't object. You are right in that statement, but the two subjects are NOT synonymous. Prisoners' rights (that are restricted because of ther crimes) do not equate with those of law abiding citizens who have their rights in tact.