We’re all familiar with popular entertainment being blamed for crimes, especially those perpetrated by young people. Comic books have been singled out for corrupting youth since the medium took off in popularity in the late 1930s. And it’s to literature where we can trace the origins of entertainment being blamed for inspiring violence in young people. The young man had no history of criminal — or even disturbing — behaviour and was spoken of highly by those who knew him. The majority opinion stated that video games, like the books, plays, TV shows and movies that preceded them, are protected by the First Amendment.

Source: National Post May 15, 2019 18:56 UTC