An Illinois state lawmaker wants to ban the sale of violent video games, including Grand Theft Auto, as car hijackings have increased in the state.
Rep. Marcus Evans Jr., a Democrat, has introduced a bill that would amend a pre-existing law that banned the sale of certain video games to minors. His amendment would ban the sale of games with topics including “theft of motor vehicles with driver or passenger present,” according to the Chicago Sun Times. The amendment has not yet been voted.
There have been renewed debates surrounding the ban after car attacks among young people have recently increased.
“The bill would ban the sale of some of these games that promote the activities we suffer in our communities,” Evans said, according to the Chicago Sun Times.
A 16-year-old man was arrested and charged with car theft on Monday. Days ago, two 15-year-olds were also arrested and charged with hacking, Fox 32 Chicago reported.
A former police officer was also abducted last week. The young authors were found, but the agent said that “tThese guys have the feeling of going out again, especially because they are younger.
The fact that video games are a cause of violent acts in minors is a hotly debated topic, with some believing that banning violent video games for children would help decrease crime, while others believe that video games do not contribute to aggressive acts in children. the kids.