Archive for April, 2010
I really want to know also…
Monday, April 5th, 2010posted by Sam Richards
…because, honestly, I have other things that I could be doing. Two things stand out. First, he wants “honesty.” Second, there are two questions: 1. Does anything change your opinion, 2. Has anything “made a difference to you.”
This is totally off the hook
Sunday, April 4th, 2010posted by Sam Richards
I’m struck by how it is that someone would think that this “game” is a good idea. Of course, I’m also struck by how it is that people think that violent shoot-em-up video games represent a positive step forward for humanity. (But since I seem to be in the minority about that, I’ll just assume that it’s me that is out of alignment with my culture.) This particular video game, however, defines “off the hook” if anything ever could. I suppose that somebody will argue that this video game could offer potential rapists an outlet so that they don’t have to actually assault someone. But in truth, I don’t think some outside-the-box psychologist is behind this game. I really just want to know who thinks of something like this and then can find him or herself sitting across the table from their mother or sister or daughter sharing a meal.
In any case, check this out. And judging by the first few comments, it’s going to be easy to say “this is sick and disgusting” and then make some anti-Japanese comment. However, it strikes me that this is symptomatic of some larger and deeper process that is occurring in the world and that is connected to us all.
And one more thing…how many of you men reading this would play this game with your male friends and a couple of beers? Honestly.
What about the women issue?
Friday, April 2nd, 2010posted by Sam Richards
Isn’t a person’s qualifications an issue?
Friday, April 2nd, 2010posted by Sam Richards
When you respond to this, also respond to the qualification issue with regards to “nepotism” and the affirmative action that comes from giving favors to family and friends.