Current Events > Illinois lawmakers propose banning GTA(the game series) in the state.

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ZEROWOLF 02/23/21 3:05:22 PM #1:	https://twitter.com/abc13houston/status/1364263834010148869?s=19 --- Sam and Robert are the hitch-hikers on the road. --Necronomicon incantation (The Evil Dead) <cite>ZEROWOLF posted [p:950989068] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>https://twitter.com/abc13houston/status/1364263834010148869?s=19 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
randomracoon 02/23/21 3:06:06 PM #2:	lol free speech violation anyone? <cite>randomracoon posted [p:950989097] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>lol free speech violation anyone? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pure_temper 02/23/21 3:06:36 PM #3:	cancel culture --- proudclad LAYIN DOWN THE SMACK - Error1355 Christian Marxism actually makes sense. (Islamic, Buddhist, Hindu, etc too!) <cite>pure_temper posted [p:950989115] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>cancel culture </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Trent 02/23/21 3:07:00 PM #4:	now is that good --- i swear to God most of y'all cats just don't know The Trent you barely know yourself so i guess most of y'all should be offended <cite>The Trent posted [p:950989132] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>now is that good </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
kirbyakaZ 02/23/21 3:07:07 PM #5:	Fuck those people. There have been 0 real studies showing the connection between video games and violence and such. And the ESRB exists for a reason. If you're going to ban GTA then you sure as Hell better also ban every R rated movie too. --- https://www.twitch.tv/mattthehat I stream Beat Saber Monday-Friday at midnight PST! You can request songs for me to dance to, even the Kirby Dance! <cite>kirbyakaZ posted [p:950989137] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Fuck those people. There have been 0 real studies showing the connection between video games and violence and such. And the ESRB exists for a reason. If you're going to ban GTA then you sure as Hell better also ban every R rated movie too. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fenrimis 02/23/21 3:08:08 PM #6:	Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans --- Wave. PSN: WaveyyyA <cite>Fenrimis posted [p:950989180] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pandamonic 02/23/21 3:08:25 PM #7:	So we're back here again huh... --- ...it's a very rare incantation to be sure. Only used in lost ancient arts and magics such as wrestling... <cite>Pandamonic posted [p:950989189] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>So we're back here again huh... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 02/23/21 3:08:50 PM #8:	lol That game has been out so long that if it were a person it would be able to play itself --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:950989210] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>lol That game has been out so long that if it were a person it would be able to play itself </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ScazarMeltex 02/23/21 3:09:12 PM #9:	Damn. We've done the full circle of idiocy now. --- "If you wish to converse with me define your terms" Voltaire <cite>ScazarMeltex posted [p:950989224] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Damn. We've done the full circle of idiocy now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Funkydog 02/23/21 3:09:46 PM #10:	kirbyakaZ posted... And the ESRB exists for a reason. It does? >.> Lol at the whole thing though, that aside. --- https://imgur.com/BGbZK <cite>Funkydog posted [p:950989248] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>kirbyakaZ posted... </cite> <quote>And the ESRB exists for a reason.</quote>It does? >.> Lol at the whole thing though, that aside. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/23/21 3:09:51 PM #11:	Fenrimis posted... I really feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans The new left is the old right. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:950989253] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Fenrimis posted... </cite> <quote>I really feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans</quote>The new left is the old right. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hexenherz 02/23/21 3:10:11 PM #12:	They should threaten to ban the game unless Rockstar announces a GTA6 release date of 2022. --- FFXIV: Lucius Hexenseele (Brynhildr) \| RS3: UltimaSuende . 99 WC/Fish/Cook/Fletch/Div/Mining/Smithing/Thieving/Crafting/RC https://letterboxd.com/BMovieBro/ <cite>Hexenherz posted [p:950989265] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>They should threaten to ban the game unless Rockstar announces a GTA6 release date of 2022. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SevenTenths 02/23/21 3:10:48 PM #13:	Law maker proposes bill that won't pass but gets his name in the news. Stay tuned at 5pm news for the latest details! --- If you do things right, people won't be sure that you have done anything at all. I Like Toast Alt - https://mikelikesthis.net/ The Blog Is back <cite>SevenTenths posted [p:950989281] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Law maker proposes bill that won't pass but gets his name in the news. Stay tuned at 5pm news for the latest details! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 02/23/21 3:11:00 PM #14:	Ah yes that'll stop crime --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:950989288] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Ah yes that'll stop crime </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 02/23/21 3:11:05 PM #15:	Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans pointed at "Grand Theft Auto," which depicts scenes of violent car thefts, robberies and general criminal activity, as inspiration for what's happening in his home district. Yes, clearly video games are the reason for his negative 5-star politician rating. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:950989291] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote><quote>Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans pointed at "Grand Theft Auto," which depicts scenes of violent car thefts, robberies and general criminal activity, as inspiration for what's happening in his home district.</quote> Yes, clearly video games are the reason for his negative 5-star politician rating. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Damn_Underscore 02/23/21 3:11:53 PM #16:	Jack Thompson returns... --- I try to laugh about it, hiding the tears in my eyes. <cite>Damn_Underscore posted [p:950989316] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Jack Thompson returns... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumble 02/23/21 3:12:40 PM #17:	Fenrimis posted... Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans The only thing that prevents certain subsects of the left qualifying as religions is the lack of a deity. --- You just lost the game. <cite>Trumble posted [p:950989349] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Fenrimis posted... </cite> <quote>Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans</quote> The only thing that prevents certain subsects of the left qualifying as religions is the lack of a deity. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 02/23/21 3:12:49 PM #18:	Obligatory: https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1999/04/14/video-games-on-trial <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:950989359] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Obligatory: https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/1999/04/14/video-games-on-trial </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Pandamonic 02/23/21 3:12:56 PM #19:	Cancel culture people are basically the same as religious nuts. They ultimately want the same thing. --- ...it's a very rare incantation to be sure. Only used in lost ancient arts and magics such as wrestling... <cite>Pandamonic posted [p:950989364] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Cancel culture people are basically the same as religious nuts. They ultimately want the same thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CE_gonna_CE 02/23/21 3:19:38 PM #20:	Good ol Illolinoi$ --- https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/1531-food-delivery-services-general <cite>CE_gonna_CE posted [p:950989629] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Good ol Illolinoi$ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Serious Cat 02/23/21 3:23:23 PM #21:	Fenrimis posted... Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans Tipper Gore was one of the major driving forces behind music advisory labels. --- I are Serious Cat This is serious thread <cite>Serious Cat posted [p:950989754] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Fenrimis posted... </cite> <quote>Democratic State Rep. Marcus Evans I feel like Censorship politics has really flipped over the years, some subsects of dems really feel like non-religious puritans</quote>Tipper Gore was one of the major driving forces behind music advisory labels. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 02/23/21 3:26:04 PM #22:	I'm sure this will go about as well as when they tried to ban Mortal Kombat back in the day --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:950989841] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>I'm sure this will go about as well as when they tried to ban Mortal Kombat back in the day </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 02/23/21 3:27:04 PM #23:	Coming soon... From Rockstar games... A new original series... `Grand Theft Manual` Also, LOL @ the thinking that banning this game will stop car theft --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:950989882] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Coming soon... From Rockstar games... A new original series... Grand Theft Manual Also, LOL @ the thinking that banning this game will stop car theft </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Trumble 02/23/21 3:32:47 PM #25:	GregShmedley posted... I wish they added a manual transmission mode. That'd be one way to enforce the R18 rating. </boomer joke> --- You just lost the game. <cite>Trumble posted [p:950990071] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>GregShmedley posted... </cite> <quote>I wish they added a manual transmission mode.</quote> That'd be one way to enforce the R18 rating. </boomer joke> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AngelsNAirwav3s 02/23/21 3:33:35 PM #26:	I wasn't sure if it would be a "GTA causes crime" or "GTA promotes racial stereotypes and rape culture/sexualizing women" reason, but I guess they are still trying to push the video games cause violence narrative --- Hello world! <cite>AngelsNAirwav3s posted [p:950990107] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>I wasn't sure if it would be a "GTA causes crime" or "GTA promotes racial stereotypes and rape culture/sexualizing women" reason, but I guess they are still trying to push the video games cause violence narrative </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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mustachedmystic 02/23/21 3:35:10 PM #28:	Someone should propose a law requiring people to pass a basic civics course before running for political office. --- the agony booth is a most effective means of discipline <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:950990162] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Someone should propose a law requiring people to pass a basic civics course before running for political office. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teep_ 02/23/21 3:35:13 PM #29:	CableZL posted... Coming soon... From Rockstar games... A new original series... `Stealy Wheely Automobily` Fix'd --- teep dumb as f*** fr - BatmanVonDoom I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong - NigerianKnight <cite>teep_ posted [p:950990163] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>CableZL posted...</cite> <quote>Coming soon... From Rockstar games... A new original series... Stealy Wheely Automobily</quote> Fix'd</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Compsognathus 02/23/21 3:35:14 PM #30:	I stopped playing GTA because it just became too difficult to fight the urge to run outside and steal cars if I played for more than an hour at a time. Wasn't worth the risk. --- Gheb is my other account <cite>Compsognathus posted [p:950990166] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>I stopped playing GTA because it just became too difficult to fight the urge to run outside and steal cars if I played for more than an hour at a time. Wasn't worth the risk. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ushiromiya 02/23/21 3:36:14 PM #31:	Damn_Underscore posted... Jack Thompson returns... Love it when I have literally any reason to think about the Jack Thompson era. --- https://imgur.com/11wM01O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7fjv4JkgBk <cite>Ushiromiya posted [p:950990200] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Damn_Underscore posted... </cite> <quote>Jack Thompson returns...</quote>Love it when I have literally any reason to think about the Jack Thompson era. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 02/23/21 3:37:00 PM #32:	Ban imaginary digital guns. Keep the real ones. Amazing logic Illinois politicians. --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:950990232] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Ban imaginary digital guns. Keep the real ones. Amazing logic Illinois politicians. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PG_Era 02/23/21 3:37:26 PM #33:	They should ban 5 so they can make a new one. --- Parental Guidance Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. <cite>PG_Era posted [p:950990254] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>They should ban 5 so they can make a new one. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 02/23/21 3:39:48 PM #34:	teep_ posted... Stealy Wheely Automobily Isn't that what they call it down under? --- the agony booth is a most effective means of discipline <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:950990356] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>teep_ posted... </cite> <quote>Stealy Wheely Automobily</quote> Isn't that what they call it down under? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightHawKnight 02/23/21 3:41:14 PM #36:	Arnt they trying to ban all violent video games? --- The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me." <cite>LightHawKnight posted [p:950990427] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Arnt they trying to ban all violent video games? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Flockaveli 02/23/21 3:46:55 PM #37:	Illinois lawmakers and getting nothing done, name a more iconic duo. --- I'm in Chicago, I'm shaking my head. <cite>Flockaveli posted [p:950990638] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Illinois lawmakers and getting nothing done, name a more iconic duo. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
bigtiggie23 02/23/21 5:21:52 PM #38:	I'm sure the increase in carjackings has everything to do with an 8 year old video game and absolutely nothing to do with the state of the economy, people needing money, etc. --- If reading my posts gives you an erection lasting longer than four hours, you're welcome. <cite>bigtiggie23 posted [p:950994226] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>I'm sure the increase in carjackings has everything to do with an 8 year old video game and absolutely nothing to do with the state of the economy, people needing money, etc.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnholyMudcrab 02/23/21 5:24:33 PM #39:	What is this, 2002? --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:950994339] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>What is this, 2002?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hop103 02/23/21 5:26:31 PM #40:	Maybe stop defunding the police and fix Chicago instead of banning GTA. --- "In the name of the future moon I shall punish you"-Chibi Moon <cite>Hop103 posted [p:950994410] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Maybe stop defunding the police and fix Chicago instead of banning GTA.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 02/23/21 5:28:07 PM #41:	2002 all over again --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:950994470] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>2002 all over again </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AdrianBeterson 02/23/21 5:28:53 PM #42:	Rockstar should make GTA 6 be in Chicago. --- https://imgur.com/EvtcK3P <cite>AdrianBeterson posted [p:950994501] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Rockstar should make GTA 6 be in Chicago. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spidey5 02/23/21 5:36:38 PM #43:	But can I still punch hookers? --- https://imgur.com/wfUGrp5 https://imgur.com/Sus70Yp https://imgur.com/3Alq6H7 https://imgur.com/cjVX1u8 <cite>Spidey5 posted [p:950994778] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>But can I still punch hookers?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZEROWOLF 02/23/21 6:23:52 PM #44:	AdrianBeterson posted... Rockstar should make GTA 6 be in Chicago. That would be awesome! --- Sam and Robert are the hitch-hikers on the road. --Necronomicon incantation (The Evil Dead) <cite>ZEROWOLF posted [p:950996422] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>AdrianBeterson posted... </cite> <quote>Rockstar should make GTA 6 be in Chicago.</quote> That would be awesome! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 02/23/21 6:35:02 PM #45:	But then only criminals will have GTA copies --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:950996840] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>But then only criminals will have GTA copies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 02/23/21 6:38:31 PM #46:	Hop103 posted... Maybe stop defunding the police When did they start? --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:950996961] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Hop103 posted... </cite> <quote>Maybe stop defunding the police</quote>When did they start? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SocialistGamer 02/23/21 6:39:18 PM #47:	Aw shit, here we go again. --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:950996982] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Aw shit, here we go again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MegaCamerupt 02/23/21 6:39:58 PM #48:	PG_Era posted... They should ban 5 so they can make a new one. <cite>MegaCamerupt posted [p:950997004] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>PG_Era posted... </cite> <quote>They should ban 5 so they can make a new one.</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE FOSTER 02/23/21 6:49:08 PM #49:	they should force Rockstar to release gta 6 its been 8 years <cite>CADE FOSTER posted [p:950997342] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>they should force Rockstar to release gta 6 its been 8 years </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Maeiv 02/23/21 6:52:50 PM #50:	Surprising he isnt trying to ban Watch Dogs --- Achieve the dream 76ers, Eagles <cite>Maeiv posted [p:950997475] in Illinois l... [t:79312629]...</cite> <quote>Surprising he isnt trying to ban Watch Dogs </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > Illinois lawmakers propose banning GTA(the game series) in the state.