Mental Illness Alliance Attacks Manhunt 2

[Momma Bear]

Manhunt 2 sees the player assuming the role of a mentally ill murderer, whose senseless violence and motiveless brutality has seen the UK's sensors effectively banning the PS2, PSP and Wii title from release. The game was released in the USA, after modifications, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness have vocally attacked the game's portrayal of mentally ill individuals as violent and dangerous.

"Even though some people may consider Manhunt 2 to be only a game, it unfortunately perpetuates and reinforces cruel, inaccurate perceptions that people who live with mental illnesses are violent," NAMI stated in today's condemnation of the game.


"The U.S. Surgeon General has condemned such stigmatization, identifying fear of stigma as a major barrier to people getting help when they need it. The overall contribution of mental illnesses to violence in society is exceptionally small. In fact, people living with mental illness are far more likely to be victims of violence."
In their statement, NAMI ask that Rockstar "recall or further modify the videogame Manhunt2 due to its irresponsible, stereotyped portrayal of mental illness.



We also ask retailers to be responsible in responding to public health concerns."
While the Alliance are concerned by the game's perceptions, action from Rockstar seems unlikely, especially as hacked code is now available online, re-instating the original, ultra-violent version of the game originally barred from release.

So what they are saying is that some homicidal maniacs are just hunting you down to make you brunch with mimosa's? Accept it, we have people who kill and go off the deep end.

I can understand, believe me I can. I work in healthcare and I see alot of things, but you know the truths should not be hidden or ignored.

[xDizzy]

I can imagine the game that these people would enjoy.
"The Adventures Of Pete, The Occasionally Stutterer"


Who knows how fun and interesting that game would be

[Momma Bear]

Actaully I think they would prefer

Grandma - Gettin in your way, when you are in a hurry

The slowest game known to mankind!!! Buy it now!!!