When the footage of Modern Warfare 2's "No Russian" level was leaked shortly before release, there was a fair amount of speculation about the outcry it would provoke. The Maine Christian Civic League has opted to add their voice by condemning the game's violence, saying that "any decent citizen" ought to ban it.

"There is a well-established cause and effect relationship between video games and school shootings, and parents of some of the victims have sued video game makers. Mercifully, our own state has been spared the occurrence of any school shootings, but the danger is growing with each passing day," the group wrote on their official site (via GamePolitics).

"The ready availability of drugs, violent video games, and outrageous rock music is a witch's brew which will eventually lead to tragedy here in Maine."

"All decent people should denounce the video game Modern Warfare 2; and join in opposing the sale and use of such games. Moreover, it may be time for Maine to begin a debate over the advisability of banning these games completely, giving due consideration to both the First Amendment, and the danger these violent games pose to the public."

The Maine Christian Civic League appears to be fairly active in Maine politics, taking a conservative stance on social issues. Their stance was echoed to some extent by Fox News, which suggested that there's "nothing to stop that kid from playing it and becoming a terrorist ... on a video game."

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written by KoR , December 26, 2009

lmao.....

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