I'm through talking about it

Okay so as you can see I'm posting on May 3rd and GTA4 has been unleashed on the world. The reviews are in and it's getting perfect scores left and right. It's the best release in a long time and already sparking talks of game of the year. (Yes in May) So why am I blogging and not playing? Because I need to say something. I'm tired of people talking about this game. Ever since it's release allot of my gaming news sites have had stories relating to this game one way or another.
Hell the day of it's release that's all anyone could talk about. But what I'm tired of reading about is all the negativity about the title. There are parents groups and all kinds of groups pissed off about this game and I think it needs to stop.

What can be said that hasn't already been said? Yes, so you can drive drunk, pick up prostitutes and kill drug dealers. Got that part. And I understand some points. but honestly must we keep on about this?

You've got allot of people talking about how this game shouldn't be played by anyone, adults or other wise, but then you have a larger segment that's just concerned about the kids. And what about them? Alright, Yes, I have no problem with the fact that children shouldn't play the game, those who can't handle it, but the game isn't marketed or designed for kids. The fact that kids get their hands on it anyway doesn't surprise me. Kids are always getting there hands on things for adults. I for one did, and I turned out okay. When I was growing up as a young teen kids around me were getting booze, pornography and drugs. Same goes for today. I got my hands on Smut when I was young and were exposed to a liquor a few times but these things happen.
I came from a good home. First off I had 2 parents in the home which today seems like an achievement in itself, they both worked to pay the bills and overall did a good job of raising three kids. We never had to worry about a roof over our heads and no food in the refrigerator. Yes my home life was good. On the flip side, I got ahold of smut and like I said was even offered a beer or two. I never touched the beer (I don't even drink now) but I still got stuff I wasn't supposed to have and that's not to say I had bad parents.

It all comes down to the parents. Just raise them right. Now when my son turns 15 or so , and if he wants the latest game that violent (probably GTA 8 or something like that) and I think he can handle it then yes I;d let him have it. If he was going to turn into an arsonist or something or other, I think the problem would come from myself as a parent and not a game. If he had issues he wouldn't play it at all.

I know I hit on allot of topics here but I just wanted to get a few points off my chest. So, for those of you who own the game great, stop reading this and go play...sakes...