Wisconsin Republican Rep. Jim
Sensenbrenner is calling on President Barack Obama to denounce an online video
game that encourages players to shoot and kill National Rifle Association
officials.
In a letter to Obama, Sensenbrenner on
Tuesday voiced concern about the video game, “Bullet to the Head of the NRA,”
which allows players to assassinate NRA President David Keene with a scoped
firearm.
“Making threats against public figures
who speak out either for or against gun control prevents us from having a
reasonable, thoughtful debate,” Sensenbrenner wrote in his letter. “Although we
may have strong disagreements on the best ways to reduce gun violence, it is my
hope that we can both agree that video games targeting specific individuals who
speak out on this issue, is counterproductive.”
The congressman, who boasts an “A”
rating from the NRA, urged the president to “publicly denounce this video game
and encourage civil discussion on the matter.”
The developer of “Bullet” said on an online
forum that the game is a response
Source: Daily Caller
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