Walmart Pulls Violent Video Game Displays But Will Still Sell Guns

[Wednesdays]

Source: Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart has ordered workers to remove video game signs and displays that depict violence from stores nationwide after 22 people died in a shooting at one of its Texas stores, but the big box retailer will continue to sell guns.

In an internal memo, the retailer told employees to remove any violent marketing material, unplug Xbox and PlayStation consoles that show violent video games and turn off any violence depicted on screens in its electronics departments.

Employees also were asked to shut off hunting season videos in the sporting goods department where guns are sold. “Remove from the salesfloor or turn off these items immediately,” the memo said.

Read more: https://www.apnews.com/26c7aeb48fda4a168232241714e8d775

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Ooh, that'll show 'em!

[christx30]

1. If this isn't a perfect example of American politics

In 2019, I don’t know what would be. A “feel good” solution that will do absolutely nothing to fix the actual problem. Might as well take away the devil Rock n Roll music while you’re at it, for as much good as it would do.

[Wednesdays]

2. After Columbine, several communities near me

banned trench coats in schools. THAT was their solution!

[The Liberal Lion]

3. Is this supposed to be the solution?

If so it's the work of morons.

[greyl]

4. The get rid of the virtual guns,

and keep the fucking real ones!



RIP George Carlin

[Sherman A1]

5. Hardly a surprise

Stupid, but hardly a surprise.

[BlueIdaho]

6. Perfect Response

From right wing Walmart’s point of view. They are just re-enforcing KKK Donny’s NRA talking points.

Just one more reason to avoid Walmart.

[Maxheader]

7. Meh...

I wanna say "better than nothing"...but I'm not so sure...

[Vinca]

8. Someone on HuffPo had the best response to this. They said their toilet was overflowing,

so they turned off the lights.

[Politicub]

9. This is the stupidest response Walmart could have made.

And cynical too. They don't want to lose their cash cow of gun sales.

The problem is guns. It's not video games. It's not mental health. It's deadly, military style weapons being sold with abandon.

Any other excuse is just an attempt to divert attention.

[yuiyoshida]

10. They WOULD....

JAPAN HAS far greater violent video games yet you don't see any mass shootings there... I WONDER WHY THAT IS...hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[Blue_Tires]

11. Sometimes I have to ask if our country is for real...