oh, my goodness! prisons to have their videogames curtailed

Missouri Prisons Pull Violent Video Games

Missouri's most violent criminals will no longer be permitted to play violent video games that simulate the kind of offenses that resulted in their incarceration in the first place. Prison officials pulled the games, which included such killfests as Hitman: Contracts, once they were informed of their violent content. Science fiction and sports games were not pulled as part of the sweep, so more nerdy prisoners will not be affected by the changes.

WTF? Prisoners get to play videogames? Prison is probably not a fun place to be, but what the hell is it that they get to play videogames? Additionally, how can anyone have thought crime-based games can be a good idea to give to someone who has already shown a proclivity for them?

I think the real question is why they had them in the first place? Yes, I understand the argument that it's easier to keep them in line if they're docile, but c'mon... I can't tell you how many times I've wished for a place where the meals were prepared for me, could play video games, and not have any responsibilities to worry about (like work).
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