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Academic duties and life planning have been contributing factors in my not blogging as frequently as I would like; however, I reassure you that I am still keeping abreast of gaming issues and the roles that they play in our society.

South Africa apparently thinks that this role is negative, as a watchdog group situated there is calling for a ban on not just video games with controversial content, but violent music as well. Gamepolitics has more on this report here.

In making this decision, the spokesman from the group, Errol Nadioo, cited two incidents; the first involving a United States teen who murdered his friend after listening to Slipknot, and the second being the Bangkok GTA incident.

What is disturbing about these actions is that he even admits that these actions may not achieve their desired result, but ‘thinks that they may bring peace of mind to families.’

My opinions on individuals, organizations and associations who blame video games for their society’s ills have already been voiced throughout this blog; I will simply say this instead: considering all the problems facing South Africa, should they really be focusing their energies on banning the one means of escape that these people have? There is a reason that games continue to provide a decent revenue for people despite our struggling economy.

Speaking of the economy, considering how bad it is, it should provide an easy electoral advantage for Democrats. However, Obama has run into some trouble as of late, with most of it coming from his questionable associations and the rest coming from exposed flaws in his policies. Others are not enthused about his choice of Joe Biden for VP.

Personally, I have always been skeptical of Biden; I believe that he has the tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Turns out, I am not alone in this concern, if this article is to be believed.

Kind of sad, but oh well, he is better than Hillary Clinton.

To end this post on a humorous note, here is a video that shows how McCain likes to use his war experience as an excuse for EVERYTHING!! Thanks, Jared Rea!