An Illinois state legislature wants to ban the sale of violent video games, including Grand Theft Auto, as cars increase in the state.
Rep. Marcus Evans Jr., a Democrat, introduced a bill that would amend an existing law banning certain video games from being sold to minors. His amendment would prohibit the sale of games with topics including “motor vehicle theft with a driver or passenger,” according to the Chicago Sun Times. The edit has yet to be made voted on.
There have been renewed debates over the ban after carjacking among young people recently increased.
“The bill bans the sale of some of these games that promote the activities we suffer in our communities,” Evans was quoted as saying by the Chicago Sun Times.
A 16-year-old man was arrested Monday and charged with carjacking. Days ago, two 15-year-olds were arrested and also charged with carjacking, Fox 32 Chicago reported.
A former police officer was also abducted in a car chase last week. The young offenders were found, but the officer said “tThese guys feel like they’re going to get better again, especially since they’re young. ‘
Video games that are a cause of violence among minors are a topic of debate, and some believe that a ban on violent video games for children will help reduce crime, while others believe that video games do not contribute to aggressive acts in children. not.