I just read an article about a grandmother who bought “Grand Theft Auto San Andreas” for her 14 year old Grandson. When she bought this game, it stated that it was “M” for mature, and for players 17 and older. She discovered, as her grandson was playing, that there were hidden sexual scenes in the game, and she was enraged by this. This is the cause of the lawsuit.
Now, “Grand Theft Auto” is a very popular game, and has always been known to be packed full of violence, and yes, even sex. I am surprised due to the graphic violent content, that this grandmother is more concerned over sexual content. What is worse, sex, or murder and war? Well, there is nothing wrong with sex, in fact, its normal. The violence is something I’d be more concerned about. I think this lawsuit is ridiculous for not just that reason.
The grandmother knew that the rating was M for mature, and for teens 17 and older, yet she buys the game anyway. If you read the small print on any video game, shown on the back of the casing, it will say the content that is in the game. For example, if you purchase, let’s say, a “Silent Hill” video game, its rated “M” for mature, and on the back it will say that the game contains extreme violence and gore, warning the consumer of the games contents. I have never played “Grand Theft Auto San Andreas” but I assume that this game had the same label on the back. I feel that this grandmother should have known better, and should have looked into it thoroughly before purchasing the game for her 14 year old grandson.
I believe that the makers of the game are never to blame in these matters. They have the rating, and yes, most games contain the back label warning as well. It is the parent, or guardian’s responsibility to make sure that the game, movie, or music they purchase for their children is suitable, because most companies provide that information from what I have seen. However, the companies that do NOT provide this information are at fault.
And there you have it folks, my opinion on the “Grand Theft Auto” grandmother vs. game maker’s lawsuit. If you do not want your children playing games like this, make sure you look into it well enough to know its content. Never purchase an “M” rated game because it will contain things you do not want your 14 year old grandchild to see.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Blog Posts
Well, I have visited two of my classmates’ blogs on how they feel about lawyers. First, I visited RoVegas Design. Her blog was creative, and even mentioned the movie “Liar Liar” starring Jim Carey. After reading her blog, I had this to say, “After reading your post, I would have to agree. I have never gotten into any trouble with the law, but if I had, I would really want the help of a lawyer who was able to grant me a citation from a speeding ticket. I have a better view on things now by reading this.And yes, I remember that movie, and it was a long time ago when I saw it. Though ironic, that movie did show what it was like to be a lawyer, and what they do in their line of work, and what it would be like if they could not lie.So as much as I feel it’s deceitful, or wrong, I guess that its essential.Thank you. ”
Secondly, I visited Raw Impact Design. This student questioned wither lawyers were the villain, or the hero then explained how they could be both. After reading this blog, I had this to say, “That’s a good way to look at it. I think that a lawyer could be either both good and bad, depending on what they are being paid to do. They are there to help us get out of sticky situations, but they are doing it in their benefit. yes, its because its their job, and I agree. My opinion at first was kind of a hateful one, but I really don't know what to think of them as well.I mean, I can't say I hate them or that they are bad. If I ever needed a lawyer, I'd get one, and I would hope that they did their job for me to get me out of a bind. I guess now that I read this, I have a neutral feeling for Lawyers and their work, but like you said, that may change due to what a lawyer is standing up for.”
Gaining perspective on the issue from other people’s opinions really helped me open my mind to why lawyers do what they do, or how they do it. Though at first, I was a little narrow minded about the issue, I have learned to open my mind, and accept the fact that even though lawyers tend to lie to win a case, its what they have to do.
Secondly, I visited Raw Impact Design. This student questioned wither lawyers were the villain, or the hero then explained how they could be both. After reading this blog, I had this to say, “That’s a good way to look at it. I think that a lawyer could be either both good and bad, depending on what they are being paid to do. They are there to help us get out of sticky situations, but they are doing it in their benefit. yes, its because its their job, and I agree. My opinion at first was kind of a hateful one, but I really don't know what to think of them as well.I mean, I can't say I hate them or that they are bad. If I ever needed a lawyer, I'd get one, and I would hope that they did their job for me to get me out of a bind. I guess now that I read this, I have a neutral feeling for Lawyers and their work, but like you said, that may change due to what a lawyer is standing up for.”
Gaining perspective on the issue from other people’s opinions really helped me open my mind to why lawyers do what they do, or how they do it. Though at first, I was a little narrow minded about the issue, I have learned to open my mind, and accept the fact that even though lawyers tend to lie to win a case, its what they have to do.
A Myspace Hoax Leads to Death
I just finished reading an article about a teenage girl who committed suicide after she had her heart broken on MySpace. The twist is that the 'boy' who broke her heart was not real. The culprit behind the fake boy was an older woman. The parents of the teenage girl want justice for what this woman has done. They feel she is to blame for their daughter's death, and want some answers.
How do I feel about this? The internet is a very unreliable source for meeting people, and can be very dangerous. You never know who you are talking to, and you may never know. Its very unfortunate that this had to happen, and it is a very cruel prank. The woman behind the crime should feel guilty because she was messing with the emotions of a teenage girl, who was not yet mature enough to handle heartbreak, especially since she had already been going through depression. The damage was done, and the culprit does not feel any remorse. On the other hand, the girl went about it the wrong way. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem as they say, and in time she could have gotten over it, and laughed about it with her future friends, but instead, she took her own life. The hoax culprit was wrong for playing with a young girl's feelings, but the girl was wrong for taking her own life. If I were to choose a side however, I would take the side of the girl, simply because I do not agree with an older, mature woman hurting a teenager, a child, who did not know how to handle heartbreak.
Now, I believe that the woman should be punished because of what she did. I don't blame her one-hundred percent for this girl's death, but she did have part in it, and I believe that she should be punished. I would label this crime as either a Slander, or a False pretense. Why you ask? "False Pretenses describes a broad category of crimes that involve activities intended to deceive others by making false claims, or to obtain goods by using false pretenses" as quoted from Essentials Of Business Law written by Anthony L. Liuzzo, and Joseph G. Bonnice. Also, in the Essentials Of Business Law book, it states that "Slander is the spreading of damaging words or ideas about a person, directly or indirectly, in all other forms not considered libel". I feel that these two crimes are better suited for this situation, but I honestly feel slander would be the perfect match. Also, from reading the book, this crime seems to be a tort crime. I couldn't really decide a suitable punishment for this woman, because I really can't describe fully the matter at hand, and I was not there to witness what has happened, what has been said, and what lead the thirteen year old girl to kill herself. These are my feelings on this case.
How do I feel about this? The internet is a very unreliable source for meeting people, and can be very dangerous. You never know who you are talking to, and you may never know. Its very unfortunate that this had to happen, and it is a very cruel prank. The woman behind the crime should feel guilty because she was messing with the emotions of a teenage girl, who was not yet mature enough to handle heartbreak, especially since she had already been going through depression. The damage was done, and the culprit does not feel any remorse. On the other hand, the girl went about it the wrong way. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem as they say, and in time she could have gotten over it, and laughed about it with her future friends, but instead, she took her own life. The hoax culprit was wrong for playing with a young girl's feelings, but the girl was wrong for taking her own life. If I were to choose a side however, I would take the side of the girl, simply because I do not agree with an older, mature woman hurting a teenager, a child, who did not know how to handle heartbreak.
Now, I believe that the woman should be punished because of what she did. I don't blame her one-hundred percent for this girl's death, but she did have part in it, and I believe that she should be punished. I would label this crime as either a Slander, or a False pretense. Why you ask? "False Pretenses describes a broad category of crimes that involve activities intended to deceive others by making false claims, or to obtain goods by using false pretenses" as quoted from Essentials Of Business Law written by Anthony L. Liuzzo, and Joseph G. Bonnice. Also, in the Essentials Of Business Law book, it states that "Slander is the spreading of damaging words or ideas about a person, directly or indirectly, in all other forms not considered libel". I feel that these two crimes are better suited for this situation, but I honestly feel slander would be the perfect match. Also, from reading the book, this crime seems to be a tort crime. I couldn't really decide a suitable punishment for this woman, because I really can't describe fully the matter at hand, and I was not there to witness what has happened, what has been said, and what lead the thirteen year old girl to kill herself. These are my feelings on this case.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
My Oppinion on Lawyers
The definition of a lawyer: a person whose profession is to represent clients in a court of law or to advise or act for clients in other legal matters.
This is their job, wither the client is innocent or guilty. Sure, people hate the fact that lawyers are devious in some cases, but it’s their job to be. I honestly have never had personal experience with a lawyer, so I can't completely understand what they do. Seeing movies about lawyers does not count, since Hollywood has a habit of dramatizing everything. They may be lairs, but they have to be in order to have a chance at winning their case. There may be lawyers out there who will not take a case to defend a criminal, but those that do know their client is guilty, and will do everything in their power to prove that he/she is not.
Then you have those lawyers who know the bigwigs of the law system, and can do things for their client just because of that. Its lawyers like these that I really can't appreciate. I understand that you have to know good people to get the jobs you want, but sometimes I wish this was not true. I have respect for people who work hard the honest way, but it can't always happen that way.
So, all in all, my opinion on lawyers is a little indifferent, but at the same time, I have somewhat of an understanding to what they do, and why, versus my aggravation to their dishonesty, and dependability on the bigwigs. Since I have never dealt with a lawyer, I do not know one-hundred percent on how they work, but just what I have seen or heard.
This is how I feel about Lawyers.
This is their job, wither the client is innocent or guilty. Sure, people hate the fact that lawyers are devious in some cases, but it’s their job to be. I honestly have never had personal experience with a lawyer, so I can't completely understand what they do. Seeing movies about lawyers does not count, since Hollywood has a habit of dramatizing everything. They may be lairs, but they have to be in order to have a chance at winning their case. There may be lawyers out there who will not take a case to defend a criminal, but those that do know their client is guilty, and will do everything in their power to prove that he/she is not.
Then you have those lawyers who know the bigwigs of the law system, and can do things for their client just because of that. Its lawyers like these that I really can't appreciate. I understand that you have to know good people to get the jobs you want, but sometimes I wish this was not true. I have respect for people who work hard the honest way, but it can't always happen that way.
So, all in all, my opinion on lawyers is a little indifferent, but at the same time, I have somewhat of an understanding to what they do, and why, versus my aggravation to their dishonesty, and dependability on the bigwigs. Since I have never dealt with a lawyer, I do not know one-hundred percent on how they work, but just what I have seen or heard.
This is how I feel about Lawyers.
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