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A community in Connecticut has rallied together to collect and destroy violent video games. How are they doing this, you ask? By rewarding $25 gift certificates for every person who turns in violent media.
The Violent Video Games Return Program was created by SouthingtonSOS, a collective of representatives from Southington, Connecticut including the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, board of education, fire department, town officials, United Way and local clergy. The three hour trade-in event set for 12th January and was inspired by the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that left 28 dead.
Despite totally singling out "video games" in its title, SouthingtonSOS insists that it's concerned about all violent media, not just games. "The group's action is not intended to be construed as statement declaring that violent video games were the cause of the shocking violence in Newtown on 14th December," noted the organisation in its event announcement.
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The Violent Video Games Return Program was created by SouthingtonSOS, a collective of representatives from Southington, Connecticut including the Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, board of education, fire department, town officials, United Way and local clergy. The three hour trade-in event set for 12th January and was inspired by the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting that left 28 dead.
Despite totally singling out "video games" in its title, SouthingtonSOS insists that it's concerned about all violent media, not just games. "The group's action is not intended to be construed as statement declaring that violent video games were the cause of the shocking violence in Newtown on 14th December," noted the organisation in its event announcement.
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