One of the front-runners in the Democratic presidential race Joseph Lieberman, returned to one of his pet-hates on Sunday, attacking the 'excessive' use of violence and sex in the entertainment industries of the United States. Lieberman singled out Take 2 Interactive's series for particular criticism; tapping into a popular vein of thought held much of middle America, which blames the influences of such titles for the ills of society.

Despite the game being certificated, the best-selling series was attacked by the politician during an address to a women's forum at Dartmouth College. "You ought to see one [game] called "Grand Theft Auto," he said. "The player is rewarded for attacking a woman, pushing her to the ground, kicking her repeatedly and then ultimately killing her, shooting her over and over again."

"I call on the entertainment companies -- they've got a right to do that, but they have a responsibility not to do it if we want to raise the next generation of our sons to treat women with respect."

By Luke Guttridge

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  1. Sam 5 years ago Staff

    This chump is a front runner only in name. Rather he's last of the front runners, and an incurbale idiot as well.

  2. shaun Unregistered 5 years ago

    that's just so stupid he should learn to shut his mouth

  3. Smag22 Unregistered 5 years ago

    People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Some people don't know that this is a GAME, duh! We enjoy these games for that simple fact, they are not real life.

  4. Abduul Unregistered 3 years ago

    kebabs taste better on wednesdays. 2 for one at tempi tires.