Violent Video Games Recruit American Youth

An expert on the sociology of video games highlights the power of this medium to popularize violence among children. But few are aware that some of the most technologically potent products are violent war games now being produced at taxpayer expense. These are provided free as a recruiting tool by the United States military. The author contends that government production and circulation of highly sophisticated violent video games is unethical and contradicts violence prevention efforts among children and youth.