Jack Thompson (activist)
Jack Thompson (born July 25, 1951) is an American activist and former lawyer. He is known for being an activist against sex and violence in video games.[1] He has also fought against rap music, mainly because of its obscenity.
Jack Thompson | |
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 Thompson at a debate at California University of Pennsylvania | |
| Born | John Bruce Thompson July 25, 1951 Cleveland, Ohio, USA |
| Alma mater | Cuyahoga Falls H.S Denison University Vanderbilt University |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Thompson |
In July 2008, Thompson was permanently disbarred, meaning his license to be a lawyer was taken away. That was done because of bad behavior and saying things that were not true to tribunals.[2]
Jack Thompson (activist) Media
Jack Thompson claims children may develop violent tendencies due to video games.
Jack Thompson and Eugene F. Provenzo believe that first-person shooter games provide children with "efficient killing skills".
Jerry Holkins (right) and Mike Krahulik (left) stepped in to donate $10,000 to charity in Thompson's stead.
References
- ↑ "Blame the Video Games". Washington Post. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Jack Thompson Disbarred Permanently". Kotaku. Retrieved Jan 12, 2015.
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