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US Military Recruits Children: "America's Army" Video Game Violates International Law

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Michael
- 80 days ago - truthout.org

The Army was unveiling its latest recruitment tool, the "America's Army" video game, free to download online or pick up at a recruiting station, and now available for purchase on the Xbox, PlayStation, cell phones and Gameboy game consoles.

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Just Carole (352)

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 4:17 pm

UGH! Fascism at its finest [sic]!

Thanks for posting, Michael.

Tim Redfern (473)

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 4:23 pm
This is beyond disgusting.
The military uses any means at it'a
smarmy disposal to get fresh bodies.
We've heard stories (and they're legion)
of recruiters lying to teens to get them
to sign-up.
Now, it seems the recruiters are not satisfied
with high schoolers; I suppose they figure the
younger they can get these kids, the better.
Shame on parents who allow their children to
play these "games"! They should be ashamed of
themselves, and they shall surely reap what they sow.
Let us "practice war no more".

Thank you, Michael!
noted.

charles mclachlan (627)

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 4:53 pm
thanks michael

Sandra M Z. (91)

Wednesday July 23, 2008, 11:12 pm
Stop the War Business! Noted, thank you Michael.

Jaime Dough (70)

Saturday July 26, 2008, 7:54 am
A good book on a similar topic is "Operation Hollywood"

Rod Gesner (61)

Thursday July 31, 2008, 1:44 am
I have Read of this Program Before and Find it To Be Just as Disgusting as the Exploitive Video Games that Promote:
Murder, Theft, Racsism, Misogynistic Behavior; and the Wastefull Destruction of Buildings, auto's, and Nature.!...
Strange Ain't it; That the "Grandtheft Auto" Series and the USA Army Video's; are Somehow SO ALIKE...But the Public Graduates acting out Grandtheft Auto are Called:
Murderous Gangsta's or WannaBees, Criminal Deviants, and Sadistic Thugs;
and the Graduates of the Army's Program are Called; Heroes, Warriors fighting for Democracy, and Victims of Terrorists; and Future Political Leaders.?.!... While I respect the Aspects of Freedom of Speech that Protect the Violent Video games. I believe that as Parents and Responsible Anti War Activists We Should Be Vigilant about All forms of Brainwashing Being Used on our Children and Fight it, Boycott it;
and Educate and Help The young Victims;
Find a More Productive Soulfull, instead of Soulkilling Form of Entertainment.!......