If video games lead to violence, should government regulate them?

The Washington Post‘s health blog, The Check Up, writes about a study published this month in Psychological Bulletin demonstrating a link between playing violent video games and violent thinking, attitudes and behavior.  There has long been a debate about the regulation of sex and violence on TV and in video games.  Does this study support the case for banning or regulating video games?  Can any amount of empirical evidence justify government intrusion in personal choices?

-Marc

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March 2, 2010 · Filed Under Liberty, Marc

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