Trump Calls Out “Gruesome and Grisly Video Games” Following El Paso and Dayton Shootings

Trump Calls Out “Gruesome and Grisly Video Games” Following El Paso and Dayton Shootings

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This weekend saw another shocking explosion of violence in the United States, as the country suffered two mass shootings in the span of 24 hours – one in a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, in which 22 people lost their lives (as of this writing), and the other in Dayton, Ohio, which resulted in nine deaths. Unsurprisingly, these two back-to-back tragedies renewed calls for gun control and other initiatives and solutions to stem the seemingly-endless tide of American mass shootings. U.S. President Donald Trump held a national address earlier this morning in response to the latest shootings, during which he pointed the finger at a number of factors, including the Internet and a familiar scapegoat – video games.

We must recognize that the Internet has provided a dangerous avenue to radicalize disturbed minds and perform demented acts. We must shine light on the dark recesses of the stop mass murders before the start. The Internet likewise is used for human trafficking, illegal drug distribution, and so many other heinous crimes. The perils of the Internet and social media cannot be ignored. […]