Dad Finds Ecstasy in Used Copy of 'Grand Theft Auto'
Last Sunday, Richard Thornhill stepped into a Gamestation store in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK with the sole good intention of purchasing used video games for his two children. He made his way home carrying an illicit substance.
According to the Telegraph, Thornhill purchased two used copies of 'Grand Theft Auto' video games that day. When he opened one game's packaging, out spilled a saran wrap pouch filled with what would later be revealed as ecstasy pills. "I could not believe it," Thornhill told the Telegraph.
Immediately heading to a local police station, Thornhill handed the pills over to the police, who later told the Telegraph, "It is likely that they are ecstasy pills."
Clearly, and rightfully, perturbed by his unwitting purchase of drugs, Thornhill shuddered to think of the consequences had his son Jamie found the pills: "He is only 12. He could have died."
Apparently, the management of Gamestation has launched its own investigation, in addition to that of the police. "We... will work closely with police to find out what happened in this instance," a Gamestation spokesperson said to the Telegraph. "We have rigorous procedures for accepting pre-owned titles and checking them before they are put back on sale."
A Gloucestershire police spokesperson told the Telegraph, "We are conducting inquiries to see if it can be established who brought them into the store."
While Gamestation and the local authorities investigate, an anti-drug father like Thornhill might want to launch an investigation of his own; he'll find that 'Grand Theft Auto' does not exactly reward good citizenship. [From: The Telegraph Via: Joystiq]
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rcarm said 3:47PM on 4-09-2009
lol @ buying a M-rated game for a 12 year old kid
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Corinne said 5:05PM on 4-09-2009
Harhar, at the comment at the end. "While Gamestation and the local authorities investigate, an anti-drug father like Thornhill might want to launch an investigation of his own; he'll find that 'Grand Theft Auto' does not exactly reward good citizenship." Implying that even if the drugs were found, the player of the game will partake in such illegal activities anyway by playing this game?
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bordwell said 5:52PM on 4-09-2009
So, murder, mayhem, malevolence and grand theft are ok for the kid, eh, dad? But drawing the line at other illegal activites is a sign of good parenting, for sure. Herein, irony and paradox blur that distinction.
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Magey said 10:00PM on 4-15-2009
Lol, video games don't corrupt kids. I'm so sick of hearing that, what evidence do you even have to back your claim up? Your just speaking on your own personal opinion, you can't persuade anyone that way
Funke, Tobias Dr. said 6:58PM on 4-09-2009
Talk about immersive entertainment!
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V-For Vendetta said 11:45PM on 4-09-2009
That douchebag should just give the kids the drugs, along with the game, and a gun for good measure, cause he obviously doesn't care how they turn out.
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